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Etymology of the English word silver

the English word silver
derived from the Akkadian word ṣarpu
derived from the Proto-Germanic root *silubra-

Derivations in English

desilver, silverback, silverberry, silvered, silverfish, silvering, silverize, silverly, silverpoint, silverside, silvertail, silverware, silverweed, silvery, silvertip, silversides, silvern, silversmith

Cognates

Dutch zilver, German Silber, Icelandic silfur, Norwegian solv, Swedish silver

Usage

Word found in Modern English



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