Where does “síl” come from?
síl (Old Norse) comes from Proto-Germanic sīlą — a kind of fish; a launce, sand eel; a herring.
síl (Old Norse): herring
Definitions
- herring
Ancestry of “síl”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Proto-Germanic | sīlą | a kind of fish; a launce, sand eel; a herring |