List
/lɪst/noun
A series of items written or printed consecutively.
Did you know?The word 'list' comes from the Old English 'lyst', meaning 'pleasure' or 'desire', hinting at a deep connection to our intentions and wants!
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*leu-
“to be free, to loosen, or to divide.”
Old English
Old English
lyst
“pleasure, desire, or inclination.”
Middle English
Middle English
liste
“a list, catalog, or series.”
Modern English
English
list
“a record of items, often organized.”