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The word is an old Germanic synonym for donkey (compare similar semantics); its equivalent is the only word for both animal and apparatus in various languages, such as Esel in German and Afrikaans and earlier ezel in Dutch (the easel generally in full schildersezel, 'painter's donkey'), themselves derived from Latin Asinus (hence ass), interestingly in Danish the word is staffeli and donkey is æsel.
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What country does easel come from?
The word "easel" comes from a Dutch word - "ezel" meaning "ass" (as in donkey). During the late 16th century it was changed to "easel." The word ezel is similar to the word "horse" when used to describe a supporting frame for things such as carpentry.
What are the nouns in this sentence 'Her violin and easel were missing'?
Violin and Easel
How do you spell easel?
That is the correct spelling of "easel" (an artist's stand).
How did the word easel become part of the English language?
It came from the Latin dictionary in ancient times.
What is the name for an artists stand?
The stand for an artist's painting is called an easel. It may be referred to as a tripod, which is the usual form.
What country does the word easel come from?
alex pilgrim in bermuda says that easel is from Netherland as it is Dutch
What country does easel come from?
The word "easel" comes from a Dutch word - "ezel" meaning "ass" (as in donkey). During the late 16th century it was changed to "easel." The word ezel is similar to the word "horse" when used to describe a supporting frame for things such as carpentry.
How do you use the word easel in a sentence?
The artist approached the easel.
Does the word easel come from France?
Thought to be old Dutch 'ezel'. There is an old German word 'esel' and a similar word in old English
What is a good example sentence with the word easel?
The easel collapsed when the frenzied cat tried to climb it.
Which word is related to painter as wheel is to potter?
easel
What are the nouns in this sentence 'Her violin and easel were missing'?
Violin and Easel
Person who uses brushes and an easel?
I think the word you are looking for is an artist,
Does the Personalized Wedding frame come with a stand?
No, it is optional. The metal easel costs $10.95.
What word starting with e means the stand used by an artist to support a picture?
easel
Easel is to painter as what is to writer?
Easel is to painter as desktop is to writer.
How do you spell Easeal or Eseael?
The correct spelling is "easel."
