shell
The origin and history of shell.
Etymology
From Old English sċell, an ancient Germanic word meaning "shell" or "husk," related to modern "shale" and "scale."
The origin and history of shell.
From Old English sċell, an ancient Germanic word meaning "shell" or "husk," related to modern "shale" and "scale."
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