Asked by my brother in law when he was 8 he is now 27 and we still can't answer it, lol.
2006-11-25 06:52:39 · 5 answers · asked by Devon 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
The word Window originates from the Old Norse vindauga, from vindr "wind" and auga "eye." It is first recorded in the early 13th century, and originally referred to an unglazed hole in a roof.
When you consider its origin, it is pretty easy to understand why it was called a window. Maybe you two can let it rest now.
2006-11-25 06:57:14 · answer #1 · answered by Jake 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
From the Oxford dictionary of etymology,
13th Century, in Middle English "windoze"
from Norse, vindauga "wind-eye"
2006-11-25 07:02:42 · answer #2 · answered by Pedestal 42 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Why Windows Called Windows
2017-02-20 22:19:01 · answer #3 · answered by allgaier 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because it's not called a door.
2006-11-25 07:00:19 · answer #4 · answered by . 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
because when the wind (WINDow) hits it it goes ow (windOW)
2006-11-25 07:00:24 · answer #5 · answered by Tom Riddle 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋