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Etymology of the English word corbel

the English word corbel
derived from the Old French word corbel
derived from the Old French word corp
derived from the Latin word corvus (military engine; grappling iron; surgical instrument; raven; cormorant)

Date

The earliest known usage of corbel in English dates from the 15th century.

Derivations in English

corbeling

Usage

Word found in Modern English



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