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Etymology of the English word sky

the English word sky
derived from the Old Norse word sky
derived from the Old Norse word sku

Date

The earliest known usage of sky in English dates from the 13th century.

Derivations in English

skyjack, Skylab, ensky, skyborne, skybox, skybridge, skycap, skydive, skyey, skyhook, skylark, skylight, skyline, skylounge, skyman, skyrocket, skysail, skyscape, skyscraper, skytrooper, skytroops, skywalk, skyward, skyway, skywriting, skydiving, sky-scraper, skied, skying

Usage

Word found in Modern English



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