An Etymological Dictionary of Astronomy and Astrophysics

The distinguishing name of a book, poem, picture, piece of music, or the like (Dictionary.com).

Etymology (EN): M.E., from O.Fr. title and in part from O.E. titul, both from L. titulus “inscription, label, heading; honorable appellation,” of unknown origin.

Etymology (PE): Sarâl, from sar, → head, + noun suffix -âl, → -al.