From Online Etymology Dictionary: http://www.etymonline.com/index.php?term=solder Solder c.1350, sawd, from O.Fr. soldure, from solder "to join with solder," from L. solidare "to make solid," from solidus "solid" (see solid). Modern form is from c.1420. The -l- is still pronounced in Great Britain. The noun is first attested 1374. Soder-on. :) Ron Yost
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Re: soldering "iron", was Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: SMD soldering
2009-10-16 by Ron Yost