What are some medieval words that begin with the letter X?

Answer 1

In the medieval period there were a huge number of different languages spoken in Europe, with a reasonable number of words beginning with the letter z.

In Anglo-Norman French the word zizanie meant the darnel or tare plant, a weed often found growing among crops. In the same language zucarin meant sugary.

In Middle High German the word zageheit meant cowardice; zal meant a number; zant meant a tooth; a zirke was a garland or circle of flowers; a zobel was an expensive gown lined with sable fur.

English at that time did not often use the letter z, but the Middle English word zephirus meant a west wind that blows in spring.

Answer 2

Xenos, a word in ancient Greek and, from it, Late Latin, ultimately gave us such words as xenophobic.

Answer 3

Yogh- Letter in the medieval times

Yggdrasil-Magic tree ash

Ysenbrun-French coarse brown cloth

Answer 4

x-ray

Answer 5

xenos