Bole
/boʊl/noun
The trunk of a tree.
Did you know?The word ‘bole’ is linked to ancient beliefs in trees as sacred entities, often used in rituals to connect with the spirit world.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*bʰel-
“To shine, to gleam; used in reference to the brightness of trees.”
Ancient Greek
Greek
βολοῦς (bolous)
“A term referring to the trunk or stem of certain trees.”
Old English
OE
bōl
“The trunk or body of a tree.”
Middle English
ME
bōle
“The trunk of a tree; often associated with strength.”
Modern English
English
bole
“The main stem or trunk of a tree, especially one that is thick and sturdy.”