E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898.
Sen’tinel.
Archd. Smith says, “It is one set to watch the sentna (Lat.) or hold of a ship,” but the Fr. sentier, a path or “beat,” is far more probable. (French, sentinelle; Italian, sentinella; the French sentier is from the Latin semta.)
na (Lat.) or hold of a ship,” but the Fr. sentier, a path or “beat,” is far more probable. (French, sentinelle; Italian, sentinella; the French sentier is from the Latin sem
ta.)
