English word wall comes from Proto-Indo-European *welʷ-, and later Latin vallus (Palisade. Stake, pole.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| *welʷ- | Proto-Indo-European (ine) | to turn, wind, roll |
| vallus | Latin (lat) | Palisade. Stake, pole. |
| vallum | Latin (lat) | Wall, rampart, entrenchment. |
| *wallô | Proto-Germanic (gem-pro) | |
| weall | Old English (ca. 450-1100) (ang) | Boiled or mulled wine Fervour; uproar. |
| wall | Middle English (1100-1500) (enm) | |
| wall | English (en) | (Internet) A personal notice board listing messages of interest to a particular user.. (anatomy, zoology, botany) A divisive or containing structure in an organ or cavity.. (auction) A fictional bidder used to increase the price at an auction. Also called a chandelier.. (often, in combination) A barrier.. (soccer) A line of defenders set up between an opposing free-kick taker and the goal.. [...] |