English
Noah's ark
Noah's ark comes from Middle English Noþess arrke.
- Middle Englishc. 1150–1500Noþess arrke
- EnglishtodayNoah's ark
attested reconstructed ? uncertain or disputed
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- Middle Englishc. 1150–1500Noþess arrke
- EnglishtodayNoah's ark
Every English word from Middle English Noþess arrke
Today it means
name The vessel built by Noah under God's instructions, as described in Genesis and the Quran, to save his family and a collection of animals from the deluge.
Language periods are conventional ranges, not dates for this word.
Etymograph / Middle English Noþess arrke / Noah's ark