answersLogoWhite

0

How did lead get its name?

Updated: 12/15/2022
User Avatar

Wiki User

15y ago

Best Answer

From the greek word "protos"

Answer

Middle English led, from Old English lēad, probably of Celtic origin

source: http://www.answers.com/topic/lead-10

Other terms relating to the metal lead include plumber, which comes from plumbum which is the Latin for lead, as the Romans used lead for water and waste pipes.

User Avatar

Wiki User

15y ago
This answer is:
User Avatar

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: How did lead get its name?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp