Sib
/sɪb/noun
A sibling or close relative; a person related by blood or marriage.
Did you know?In ancient cultures, the concept of 'sib' was deeply tied to kinship practices and often invoked during rituals to strengthen family ties and communal spirit.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*sweḱr̥u
“A term denoting kinship or close familial relationships.”
Old English
Old English
sibb
“Referring to kinship, peace, or relationship.”
Middle English
Middle English
sib
“A term for family or relatives, often used in a broader sense.”
Modern English
English
sib
“A more specific term for a sibling or close relation.”