wincel

Old English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Proto-Germanic *winkilaz (angle, corner), from Proto-Indo-European *weng- (to bend, bow, arch, curve). Cognate with Old Frisian winkel (corner), Old High German winkil (corner), German Winkel (corner).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈwint͡ʃel/

Noun

winċel m (nominative plural winclas)

  1. nook; corner

Declension

Descendants

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