Where does “label” come from?

label (Old French) comes from Frankish lappā, from Proto-Germanic lappǭ, from Proto-Indo-European leb- — to hang down loosely; lip; lick.

label (Old French): strip of fabric; badge; insignia

Definitions

Step	Language	Word	Meaning
1	Frankish	lappā	cloth, rag, lobe; torn piece of cloth; rag, torn...
2	Proto-Germanic	lappǭ	—
3	Proto-Indo-European	leb-	to hang down loosely; lip; lick

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