Words from the Woods: Derivations of Common Tree & Forest Words
Reference Type
University Outreach Publication
University Outreach Publication
Our heritage is mirrored in our language. The words we use to describe things in our lives have been changing and evolving over time. By looking at where our words have come from, we can better understand their meaning.
The words we use to describe trees and forests are filled with history. The word "tree" is most directly derived from Middle English meaning dead wood or timber. The word comes from the older Anglo-Saxon for a tree or timber, spelled "treb or treow." In the Welsh language, "derw" signified an oak tree, while the Irish word was "darag" for tree.
(FOR96-48) November 1996
Authors
K.D. Coder
K.D. Coder
Date Published
November 1996
November 1996
Publisher
University of Georgia School of Forest Resources
University of Georgia School of Forest Resources
Publisher Location
Athens, GA
Athens, GA
Pages
2
2
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Sub-Topics
Children and Youth, Education, Perceptions/Values/Attitudes, Public Relations, Social and Cultural Impacts
Children and Youth, Education, Perceptions/Values/Attitudes, Public Relations, Social and Cultural Impacts
State(s)/Region(s)
International
International
Keywords
Cultural concepts, Historical terms, Language
Cultural concepts, Historical terms, Language
