Nest
/nɛst/noun
A structure built by birds or other animals to hold eggs or young.
Did you know?In ancient cultures, nests symbolized creation and protection, often linked to fertility rites and the concept of home as a sacred space.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*n(e)st-
“To settle, to dwell, to reside.”
Old English
Old English
nest
“A structure for laying eggs, a cozy retreat.”
Old Norse
Old Norse
nestr
“A nest, a place for rearing young.”
Middle English
Middle English
nest
“A dwelling place for birds, a cozy home.”
Modern English
English
nest
“A structure created by birds or animals for reproduction and shelter.”