Oublie
/ˈuːbli/noun
A thin, crisp wafer, especially one formerly used in religious or ceremonial contexts.
Did you know?The word is connected to the same Latin root behind “oblate” and “oblation,” terms associated with offerings made to God.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*bʰer-
“To carry or bear”
Classical Latin
Latin
ferre
“To carry or bear; the root underlying many compounds meaning to bring or offer”
Late Latin
Latin
oblata
“An offering; literally, something brought or offered”
Old French
Old French
obleie / oublie
“A thin wafer, originally associated with an offering”
Middle English
English
oublie
“A thin wafer or small crisp cake”
Modern English
English
oublie
“A thin, crisp wafer, especially one with ceremonial or historical associations”