peelyoudaoicibaDictYouDict[peel 词源字典]
peel: see pillage
[peel etymology, peel origin, 英语词源]
peel (v.)youdaoicibaDictYouDict
"to strip off," developed from Old English pilian "to peel, skin, decorticate, strip the skin or ring," and Old French pillier, both from Latin pilare "to strip of hair," from pilus "hair" (see pile (n.3)). Probably also influenced by Latin pellis "skin, hide." Related: Peeled; peeling. Figurative expression keep (one's) eyes peeled be observant, be on the alert" is from 1853, American English.
peel (n.2)youdaoicibaDictYouDict
"shovel-shaped instrument" used by bakers, etc., c. 1400, from Old French pele (Modern French pelle) "shovel," from Latin pala "spade, shovel, baker's peel," of unknown origin.
peel (n.1)youdaoicibaDictYouDict
piece of rind or skin, 1580s, from earlier pill, pile (late 14c.), from peel (v.)).