easel

English

/ˈiː.z(ə)l/, /ˈi.zəl/

noun
Definitions
  • An upright frame, typically on three legs, for displaying or supporting something, such as an artist's canvas.

Etymology

Borrowed from Dutch, Flemish ezel (donkey, ass, easel) derived from Middle Dutch esel (donkey) derived from *asil (donkey) derived from Latin asellus (small young donkey, little donkey, young ass small donkey, young donkey).

Origin

Latin

asellus

Gloss

small young donkey, little donkey, young ass small donkey, young donkey

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