Mirroir
/ˈmɪr.ər/noun
An obsolete or historical English spelling of “mirror,” a reflective surface or object.
Did you know?Mirroir ultimately traces to Latin mirari, “to wonder at,” linking the everyday mirror with the ancient experience of amazement and astonishment.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*smei-
“To smile or laugh; a proposed distant root connected with expressions of wonder and astonishment.”
Classical Latin
Latin
mirari
“To wonder at, be astonished by, or regard with amazement.”
Late Latin
Latin
mirare
“To look at or contemplate with wonder; the source of the Romance family behind mirror.”
12th Century
Old French
mireor
“A mirror or reflective object.”
Middle English
English
mirour
“A reflective surface; an image or representation.”
15th–16th Century
English
mirroir
“A historical spelling variant of mirror.”
Modern English
English
mirror
“A polished or coated surface that reflects light and images.”