When you say 'oriel' are you speaking French?

'Oriel' is a word borrowed from French 'oriol'. The word entered the English language some time around the 14th century.

oriel [noun] [14th century]

A large bay window projecting from a wall and supported by a corbel or bracket
Meaning: bay window projecting from wall.

Etymology: From Anglo French oriol from Medieval Latin oriolum.

Topics: Architecture:Elements.

Origin: From Latin to French to English.

note: Meaning: Bay window projecting from wall. Etymology: From Anglo French oriol from Medieval Latin oriolum. Path: Latin > French > English.

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