pole etymology

Etymology:

The word "pole" derives from the following roots:

• Middle English: "pol"
• Old English: "pāl"
• Proto-Germanic: "*palos"
• Proto-Indo-European: "*peh₃los" (meaning "flat, wide piece")

Meanings:

1. A long, slender, cylindrical piece of wood or metal typically used for supporting, holding, or extending something.
2. Either of the two terminal points of the axis of rotation of the Earth (geographic pole) or the celestial sphere (celestial pole).
3. A point on a line or surface that is furthest from another point.
4. A long, narrow strip of land projecting into a body of water.
5. A measure of length equal to 5.029 meters (16.5 feet).
6. (Figuratively) A dominant or leading figure, position, or influence.

Origin:

The word "pole" originated from the Proto-Indo-European root "peh₃los" which referred to a flat, wide piece or slab. This root was eventually borrowed into Germanic languages, including Old English, where it evolved into "pāl" (pole). The Middle English "pol" became the modern English word "pole."

Over time, the word "pole" acquired several specialized meanings related to its various uses, such as geographical or celestial poles, support poles, and units of measurement.

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