English word solar comes from Proto-Indo-European *swel-, and later Proto-Germanic *saliz (Hall; room. House; dwelling.)
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| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| *swel- | Proto-Indo-European (ine-pro) | sun, to shine, warm, to burn, to scorch |
| *swōl | Proto-Italic (itc-pro) | |
| *saliz | Proto-Germanic (gem-pro) | Hall; room. House; dwelling. |
| sol | Latin (lat) | Sun. |
| salor | Old English (ca. 450-1100) (ang) | A hall; palace. A residence; dwelling. An upper room; raised platform; soler. |
| solaris | Latin (lat) | (figuratively) sunny. Of or pertaining to the sun, solar. |
| soler | Middle English (1100-1500) (enm) | |
| solar | English (eng) | (obsolete) A loft or upper chamber forming the private accommodation of the head of the household in a medieval hall; a garret room. |