The word sail is used in two related contexts. As as noun it refers to a sheet of cloth used to propel a ship. As a verb it means travel by ship. Which came first?
Those are both the same context, though one is a noun and the other is a verb. A brief Google reveals a dozen articles defining the etymology of the word. Which one do you like?
justaguess We seem more likely to make verbs out of nouns rather than make nouns out of verbs. ergo It seems most ;likely that the noun sail preceded the verb sail. now let us visit assail related to sail?
I think the noun in that word also came first.....Please Register or Log in to view the hidden image!