Etymology of the English word vessel
the English word
vesselderived from the Old French word
vaisselderived from the Late Latin word
vascellumderived from the Late Latin word
vasculum (small vessel; small vessel, container, vase)
derived from the Late Latin word
vas (vessel; one who guarantees court appearance of defendant; surety; bail; vessel, dish; vase)
Date
The earliest known usage of vessel in English dates from the 13th century.
Derivations in other languages
Italian
vesselUsage
Word found in Modern English
