fiþele
Middle English
/ˈfiðəl(ə)/
noun
Definitions
- A string instrument played with a bow; a viol.
Etymology
Inherited from Old English fiþele (fiddle, viol, violin) derived from Latin vitula (young cow, calf).
Origin
Latin
vitula
Gloss
young cow, calf
Concept
Semantic Field
Animals
Ontological Category
Person/Thing