Etimolgy of "grid"

 The word "grid" has multiple meanings and origins. Here are some of the search results that explain the etymology of the word:

- According to, "grid" comes from the Old French word "graille," meaning "grill" or "grating." The word was later altered to "gridil" in Anglo-French and "gredil" in Old North French. The word originally referred to a shallow frying pan.

-  explains that "grid" is a shortening of "griddle" or "gridiron." The word has multiple meanings, including a rectangular array of squares or rectangles of equal size, a tiling of the plane with regular polygons, and a system for delivery of electricity.

-  suggests that the etymology of "grid" is uncertain beyond the Old French "graille." One theory is that the word may ultimately come from a prehistoric Indo-European root that could also be the source of the word "grain."

- [ states that "grid" is a back-formation from "gridiron," which is a metal frame with parallel bars used for grilling food. The first known use of "grid" was in 1839.

-  provides a list of various meanings of "grid," including a TV series, a motorsport magazine TV show, a graphic design concept, and a computing term.

-  does not provide any information about the etymology of "grid."

In summary, the etymology of "grid" is uncertain beyond the Old French "graille," and the word has multiple meanings and origins.