English word enlist comes from English list, English turbo- (Accelerated, more robust, souped-up. Turbine-related.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| list | English (eng) | (archaic) Art; craft; cunning; skill. (archaic) To wish, like, desire (to do something).. (archaic, transitive) To be pleasing to. (intransitive, poetic) To listen.. (transitive, poetic) To listen to. (obsolete) Inclination; desire. (architecture) A little square moulding; a fillet or listel.. (carpentry) A narrow strip of wood, especially sapwood, cut from the edge of a plank or board.. [...] |
| turbo- | English (eng) | Accelerated, more robust, souped-up. Turbine-related. |
| enlist | English (eng) | (intransitive) To join a cause or organization, especially military service.. (transitive) To enter on a list; to enroll; to register.. (transitive) To recruit the aid or membership of others.. To secure, to obtain. |