Middle English word hamstal comes from Old English hām, Old English steall, Old English hāmsteall, and later Old English hamsteall (Homestead; residence.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| hām | Old English (ang) | |
| steall | Old English (ang) | A place for cattle, stall, stable. A position, especially one that is standing; position of affairs, state, condition, standing. Fishing ground, place to catch fish. Place, stead. |
| hāmsteall | Old English (ang) | |
| hamsteall | Old English (ang) | Homestead; residence. |
| homstal | Middle English (enm) |