The word “ceiling” has its origins in the Middle English language. It comes from the Old French word “ciel,” which means “sky” or “heaven.” In Middle English, “ciel” was used to refer to the interior overhead surface of a room, which was often adorned with decorative elements that gave the impression of a heavenly or sky-like appearance. Over time, the word evolved into “ceiling” in English and came to specifically denote the upper interior surface of a room or building.
So, the word “ceiling” originally had connotations related to the sky or heaven due to its resemblance to the sky’s appearance, and it has since become the term for the overhead surface of a room.
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