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English word siege comes from Proto-Indo-European *sēik-, Latin sedes (Place, residence, settlement, habitation. Seat, chair.), Latin sedem, Proto-Indo-European *sak-, Proto-Indo-European *sokʷ(h)-
*sēik- (Proto-Indo-European)
to cut
sedes (Latin)
Place, residence, settlement, habitation. Seat, chair.
sedem (Latin)
*sak- (Proto-Indo-European)
marsh plant, to sanctify, to make a treaty
*sokʷ(h)- (Proto-Indo-European)
companion
*sagjaz (Proto-Germanic)
Reed, sedge (named for its sharp leaves, compare also sword lily). Sword.
sediculum (Latin)
*sedicum (Vulgar Latin)
seige (Old French)
*sagjaz (Proto-Germanic)
Retainer, warrior Reed, sedge (named for its sharp leaves, compare also sword lily). Sword.
secg (Old English)
(poetic) sword Sedge (poetic) man, warrior, hero.
sege (Middle English)
siege (English)
(transitive, uncommon) To assault a blockade of a city or fortress with the intent of conquering by force or attrition; to besiege. (US) A period of struggle or difficulty, especially from illness.. (figuratively) A prolonged assault or attack.. (heading) A seat.. (heading) Military action.. (obsolete) A place with a toilet seat: an outhouse; a lavatory.. (obsolete) A seat, especially as [...]