Steel etymology

English

English word steel comes from Middle English (1100-1500) stel, Middle English (1100-1500) stele (Steel.)

Etymology of steel

Detailed word origin of steel

Dictionary entry Language Definition
stel Middle English (1100-1500) (enm)
stele Middle English (1100-1500) (enm) Steel.
steel English (en) (countable) Any item made of this metal, particularly including:. (countable) Varieties of this metal.. (dialectal) A flat iron.. (music, guitar) A type of slide used while playing the steel guitar.. (printing) An engraving plate:. (sewing) A fringe of beads or decoration of this metal.. (sewing) Pieces used to strengthen, support, or expand an item of clothing.. (sewing, dialectal) A sewing [...]