Sige
/sɪɡ/noun
A historical term referring to a siege or the act of besieging a fortified place.
Did you know?In Old English, 'sige' not only meant victory but was also linked to divine favor, suggesting that battles were seen as spiritual contests for the souls of warriors.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Germanic
PGmc
*sīgō
“victory, success, a favorable outcome in conflict.”
Old English
Old English
sige
“victory, often in the context of battles or sieges.”
Old High German
OHG
siga
“victory, triumph.”
Middle English
Middle English
sige
“the act of besieging or a siege.”
Modern English
English
sige
“referring to siege warfare.”