delf

English

noun

Definitions

A mine, quarry, pit dug; ditch.
(heraldry) A charge representing a square sod.
(alternative form of) delft

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English delf inherited from Old English delf derived from *delban (dig) derived from Proto-Germanic *delbaną (dig).

Origin

Proto-Germanic

*delbaną

Gloss

dig

Concept

Semantic Field

Agriculture and vegetation

Ontological Category

Action/Process

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Distribution of cognates by language

Geogrpahic distribution of cognates

Cognates and derived terms

Delph English
stone English
stonedelf English
*dʰelbʰ- Proto-Indo-European
*delbaną Proto-Germanic
delf Old English
delfan Old English
delf Middle English
stonidelf Middle English
*delban gmw-pro
*delvan Old Dutch
delva Old Frisian