cealc

Old English

noun
Definitions
  • plaster, mortar
  • chalk

Etymology

Derived from Latin calx (heel, limestone, lime, pebble, chalk, game counter, mortar) derived from Ancient Greek χάλιξ (pebble).

Origin

Ancient Greek

χάλιξ

Gloss

pebble

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