Where does “pagaj” come from?

pagaj (Danish) comes from French pagaie, from Dutch pagaai, from Malay pengayuh, from Malay kayuh.

pagaj (Danish): paddle

Definitions

Step	Language	Word	Meaning
1	French	pagaie	—
2	Dutch	pagaai	A short oar with a broad blade
3	Malay	pengayuh	—
4	Malay	kayuh	—

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