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Etymology of the English word stilt

the English word stilt
derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *stel-
derived from the Proto-Germanic root *steltijon

Date

The earliest known usage of stilt in English dates from the 14th century.

Derivations in English

stilted, stilting

Cognates

Dutch stelt, German Stelze, Swedish stylta

Usage

Word found in Modern English



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