Where does “płótno” come from?
płótno (Polish) comes from Proto-Slavic poltьno, from Proto-Indo-European polto-, from Proto-Indo-European pel- — to cover, to wrap; skin, hide, cloth; to fold.
płótno (Polish): linen; canvas; painting
Ancestry of “płótno”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Proto-Slavic | poltьno | linen; canvas; cloth |
| 2 | Proto-Indo-European | polto- | cloth |
| 3 | Proto-Indo-European | pel- | to cover, to wrap; skin, hide, cloth; to fold |