aisle
The origin and history of aisle.
Etymology
From Middle English ele, borrowed from Anglo-Norman ele ("wing"), ultimately from Latin āla. The modern spelling and pronunciation were reshaped later under the influence of the unrelated word "isle."
The origin and history of aisle.
From Middle English ele, borrowed from Anglo-Norman ele ("wing"), ultimately from Latin āla. The modern spelling and pronunciation were reshaped later under the influence of the unrelated word "isle."
by FreeDict.com
Learn new English words for daily use — each one with meaning, pronunciation and an example. Free, no signup.
Start learning