Silla
/ˈsɪl.ə/noun
A type of chair or seat, often with a back and sometimes arms.
Did you know?In many cultures, the act of sitting was considered a powerful ritual, symbolizing authority and connection to the divine.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*sed-
“to sit, settle, or remain in place”
Latin
Latin
sella
“seat, chair, or saddle”
Old French
Old French
selle
“seat, saddle, or chair”
Middle English
Middle English
sille
“seat or chair”
Modern English
English
silla
“a term derived from Spanish for chair, often used in specific contexts.”