Table
/ˈteɪ.bəl/noun
A piece of furniture with a flat top and one or more legs, used for various activities such as eating or working.
Did you know?In medieval times, tables were often used in ritualistic gatherings, believed to be portals for communication with the otherworld.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*dʰebʰ-
“to place, put, or set down”
Latin
Latin
tabula
“a board, plank, or flat surface”
Old French
Old French
table
“a board or table for various uses, especially dining”
Middle English
Middle English
table
“a flat surface for eating or working on”
Modern English
English
table
“a piece of furniture with a flat top used for various activities”