isle
The origin and history of isle.
Etymology
From Old French isle, from Latin insula ("island"). Not historically related to "island," despite the similar spelling — the "s" was added to both words separately in the 1500s.
The origin and history of isle.
From Old French isle, from Latin insula ("island"). Not historically related to "island," despite the similar spelling — the "s" was added to both words separately in the 1500s.