glass
The origin and history of glass.
Etymology
From Old English glæs, going back to a Germanic root possibly related to "glow" or "shine" — glass was named for the way it reflects and catches light.
The origin and history of glass.
From Old English glæs, going back to a Germanic root possibly related to "glow" or "shine" — glass was named for the way it reflects and catches light.
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