Monday, February 15, 2010

Pillow, in my words

cerstel : pillow

The Illunse word for pillow (cushion) is cerstel. Cerstel is an unusual last name.

This word is a mixture of the Latin word for pillow which is cervical (pillow, cushion), and the Old English word for pillow which is bolster (bolster, head pillow, cushion).

Also there's the Latin word pulvinus (cushion, pillow; raised bed of earth). As I don't actually know Latin, I'm not sure which Latin word is more appropriate or common. Both words can translate to pillow.

The Old English word, bolster, is a Modern English word meaning (as a verb) to prop up, and (as a noun) a long underpillow for a bed.

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