Lodge
/lษdส/noun
A small shelter or dwelling, often used for specific purposes such as hunting or leisure.
Did you know?The term 'lodge' originally referred to a temporary shelter, often used by those on mystical quests or rites of passage in ancient cultures.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*leug-
โto loosen or divide, indicating separation or shelter.โ
Latin
Latin
locus
โplace or location, referring to a specific area or dwelling.โ
Old French
Old French
loge
โa shelter or lodge, often for travelers or the elite.โ
Middle English
Middle English
logge
โa temporary structure or dwelling, commonly for seasonal workers or hunters.โ
Modern English
English
lodge
โa small dwelling or shelter, often with specific communal or recreational purposes.โ