Etymology · Proto-Indo-European
*sel-
11 English words descend from Proto-Indo-European *sel-, most common first.
- saleAn exchange of goods or services for currency or credit.
- slipTo lose one’s traction on a slippery surface; to slide due to a lack of friction.
- salonA large room, especially one used to receive and entertain guests.
- saloonA tavern, especially in an American Old West setting.
- insultTo be insensitive, insolent, or rude to (somebody); to affront or demean (someone).
- sylvanPertaining to the forest, or woodlands.
- sillA breast wall; window breast; horizontal brink which forms the base of a window.
- slinkTo sneak about furtively.
- seelGood; fortunate; opportune; happy.
- forslingTo swallow down; gobble up.
- gezelligHaving a cosy or pleasant, or sociable atmosphere; convivial and inviting.