overslay

English

noun

Definitions

(architecture) A lintel.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English overslay inherited from Old English ofersleġe prefix from English slay.

Origin

English

slay

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Distribution of cognates by language

Geogrpahic distribution of cognates

Cognates and derived terms

foreslay English
slaughter English
slay English
slayable English
slayage English
slayee English
slayer English
slayest English
slayeth English
ofersleġe Old English
overslay Middle English
sleen Middle English