Etymology:
Meaning:
The word "shoulder" refers to:
Origin:
The word "shoulder" has its origins in the Proto-Indo-European root *(s)kel-, meaning "to split." This root is also found in other words related to dividing or separating, such as "scalpel" and "shell."
The Proto-Germanic form of the word, *skuldra, likely referred to the region where the clavicle "splits" away from the shoulder blade. Over time, the meaning of the word expanded to include the entire region of the body and other metaphorical senses related to carrying responsibilities or positions.
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