The word 'sandalish' is derived from 'sandal,' which originates from the Greek word 'sandalon,' meaning 'wooden shoe.'

The term 'sandal' evolved from the Greek 'sandalon' to the Latin 'sandalium,' and eventually became the modern English word 'sandal.'

Initially, 'sandal' referred to a type of footwear, and 'sandalish' evolved to describe anything resembling or characteristic of a sandal.