Definition of the word yellow

The word "yellow" has its roots in Old English. The earliest recorded use of the word "geolwe" dates back to the 5th century. Over time, the spelling evolved to "geolu" in Middle English (circa 1100-1500) and eventually "yellow" in Modern English. The word is believed to have come from the Proto-Germanic word "guliz", which was also the source of the Modern German word "gelb". This, in turn, is thought to have been derived from the Proto-Indo-European root "ghel-" which meant "shining" or "golden". It's interesting to note that the word "yellow" didn't always describe the color we associate with it today. In Old English, "yellow" could also refer to a brownish or greenish hue. It wasn't until the 14th century that the modern sense of the word, describing a bright, vibrant yellow, became more widespread.