Old French

bale

‘rolled-up bundle, packet of goods’

Every word has its own definition in its root. These English words share one: Old French bale.

4 English words in this record descend from Old French bale, most familiar first.

• bale
• ballotin ← ballot ← balle ← balle
• embale ← emballer ← balle ← balle
• emballage ← emballer ← balle ← balle

Etymograph / Old French bale