Middle English word schape comes from Proto-Germanic *ga-, Proto-Germanic *skapą, and later Old English gesceap (Creation. Creature. Shape (external form).)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| *ga- | Proto-Germanic (gem-pro) | Indicates association or togetherness; co-.. Indicates completeness or wholeness. In verbs, also indicates perfectivity (a finished action). |
| *skapą | Proto-Germanic (gem-pro) | |
| ġesceap | Old English (ang) | |
| gesceap | Old English (ang) | Creation. Creature. Shape (external form). |
| shap | Middle English (enm) |