Sunday, February 21, 2010

Roof, in my words

rofte : roof

The Illunse word for roof is rofte. Rofte is an unusual last name. In Persian (transliterated) similar word roft means to sweep.

This word is a mixture of the Old English word for roof which is hróf (roof, ceiling; top, summit; heaven, sky) and the Latin word for roof which is tectum (a roof or ceiling; a shelter, dwelling).

I suppose this word could also mean ceiling, but I think I'll make another word for ceiling.

Thank you for following, Saerwen. Gracias.

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