Log
/lΙΙ‘/noun
A log is a portion of the trunk or a large branch of a tree that has fallen or been cut off.
Did you know?In medieval times, logs were not just for firewood; they symbolized the connection between the earthly and the spiritual realms, often used in rituals to invoke protection.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*legh-
βto lie down, to lay, which involved natural elements like wood.β
Old English
Old English
loga
βa fallen tree or a piece of wood.β
Old Norse
Old Norse
loggr
βa piece of wood or timber.β
Middle English
Middle English
logge
βa heavy piece of wood for construction or fuel.β
Modern English
English
log
βa term for a piece of timber, used in various contexts including writing and construction.β