Middle English word bowle comes from Proto-Indo-European *bhel, Proto-Indo-European *bōul-
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| *bhel | Proto-Indo-European (ine-pro) | |
| *bōul- | Proto-Indo-European (ine-pro) | orb, round object, bubble, bubble, round object, round object, bubble |
| bulla | Latin (lat) | (Medieval Latin) a papal bull or other official document sealed with a bulla. (historical) a bulla: a protective (usually golden) amulet worn by upper-class Roman children. (Medieval Latin, historical) a round metallic seal certifying official medieval documents, particularly the golden imperial seal and the leaden papal one.. A bubble. A knob, boss, or stud, as on doors, shields, etc.. A [...] |
| boule | Old French (fro) | |
| boule | Middle English (enm) |