Etymology:
Meaning:
A piece of land surrounded by water.
Origin:
The word "isle" originates from the Old English word "īeg" or "īeġ," which itself descended from the Proto-West Germanic form *aujō. This root has Indo-European origins, coming from the Proto-Indo-European word *h₂éw-, meaning "water" or "swamp."
Over time, the word "īeg" evolved into the modern English "isle," which is often used synonymously with the word "island." Both terms refer to a landmass that is entirely or mostly surrounded by water.
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