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Etymology of the English word sheath

the English word sheath
derived from the Proto-Germanic root *skaithiz
derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *skei-

Derivations in English

magnetosheath, sheathbill

Cognates

Dutch schede, German Scheide, Icelandic skeid, Swedish sked

Usage

Word found in Modern English



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