Middle English word shon comes from Proto-Indo-European *(s)kew-, Proto-Indo-European *skeuk-, and later Proto-Germanic *skōhaz (Shoe.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| *(s)kew- | Proto-Indo-European (ine-pro) | |
| *skeuk- | Proto-Indo-European (ine-pro) | |
| *skewk- | Proto-Indo-European (ine-pro) | |
| *skōhaz | Proto-Germanic (gem-pro) | Shoe. |
| *skōganą | Proto-Germanic (gem-pro) | |
| scogan | Old English (ang) | To shoe, fit with shoes, put on shoes. |
| shon | Middle English (enm) |