Etymology
The word "nail" has multiple etymological origins:
Meaning and Origin
The word "nail" has several meanings:
The word "nail" has been used in English since the 13th century, evolving from the Old English naeg(e)l. The Germanic root nagul is also the origin of the words "nail" in other Germanic languages, such as German (Nagel), Dutch (nagel), and Swedish (nagel).
The Latin word ungula originally referred to the hooves of animals, but it was later used to refer to human fingernails and toenails as well.
The Proto-Indo-European root *h₂nogʰ- is also the origin of the word "ankle," which refers to the joint between the foot and leg. This connection suggests that the original meaning of "nail" was related to a type of joint or fastening.
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Etymology the study of the origin of words and how their meanings have changed over time
