isle

(Английский)

An island, usually very small. Compare with islet.

Частота

C2
Произносится как (IPA)
/aɪ̯l/
Этимология (Английский)

In summary

From Middle English ile, yle (with s added, similar to English island), borrowed from Old French ille, idle, isle, from Latin insula. Not related to island. Doublet of insula.

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