Easel

Pronunciation

• US IPA: /ˈi.zÉ™l/
• Rhymes: -iːzÉ™l

Origin

1596, from Dutch ezel ("easel"), originally “donkey”, from Middle Dutch esel ("donkey"), from Latin asinus ("donkey"); from the comparison of a donkey carrying a burden and putting a painting on a wooden stand.

Noun

1. An upright frame, typically on three legs, for displaying or supporting something, such as an artist’s canvas.
• 1991, Paul Chadwick, Concrete: American Christmas, Dark Horse BooksThree sons … three! And not one sees fit to throw in with the old man. No … we have an easel painter, a stuntman, and a … a …

Anagrams

• lease