Word Origin: Bottle
The word bottle originates from the Late Latin word butticula, which was a diminutive form of buttis, meaning 'cask' or 'barrel'. This evolved into the Old French word boteille, which referred to a bottle, flask, or pouch for liquids. The word entered English in the 14th century as botel following the Norman Conquest, eventually stabilizing into the modern spelling: bottle.
Material Shift
When the word first entered English, a "bottle" was rarely made of glass. It primarily referred to vessels made of leather, skins, or wood. It wasn't until the 15th and 16th centuries, with advancements in glassblowing, that the word became permanently associated with glass containers.
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