amel
|a-mel|
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/ˈæməl/
enamel
Etymology
Etymology Information
'amel' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'esmail', where 'es-' meant 'out' and 'mail' meant 'hammered or beaten'.
Historical Evolution
'esmail' transformed into the Middle English word 'amel', and eventually became the modern English word 'amel'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'enamel or a type of enamel', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a rare or obsolete term for enamel or a type of enamel.
The artisan used amel to create a glossy finish on the pottery.
Synonyms
enamel
Last updated: 2025/07/12 08:06