Words from this language are at least 2000 years old.
| Word | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| abbey | Building occupied by monks or nuns. | |
| abbot | father | Head of an abbey. |
| Arsenic | gold | A grey semi-metalic chemical element. |
| damask | Woven material named after its city of origin. | |
| damson | ||
| Mammon | riches | The ancient god of wealth. |
| muslin | linen from Mosul | Finely woven cotton fabric. |
