Where does “setî” come from?
setî (Welsh) comes from English settee, from English settle, from Middle English settle, from Old English setl, from Proto-Germanic setlaz, from Proto-Indo-European sḗd- — to sit.
setî (Welsh): settee, sofa, couch
Definitions
- settee, sofa, couch
Ancestry of “setî”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | settee | A long seat with a back, made to accommodate... |
| 2 | English | settle | To conclude or resolve; To place or arrange in a... |
| 3 | Middle English | settle | — |
| 4 | Old English | setl | sitting, residence; seat, bench, throne; setting |
| 5 | Proto-Germanic | setlaz | seat; chair; settle |
| 6 | Proto-Indo-European | sḗd- | to sit |