Etymology of the English word homily
the English word
homilyderived from the Old French word
omeliederived from the Latin word
homilia (homily)
derived from the Greek word
homilia, ὁμιλία (companionship ('homily'); intercourse)
derived from the Greek word
homilos, ὅμιλος (association together; a multitude)
derived from the Proto-Indo-European root
*sem-derived from the French word
homilyderived from the Greek word
homilia, ὁμιλία (companionship ('homily'); intercourse)
derived from the Greek word
homilos, ὅμιλος (association together; a multitude)
derived from the Proto-Indo-European root
*sem-Date
The earliest known usage of homily in English dates from the 14th century.
Derivations in English
homilistUsage
Word found in Modern English
