Where does “skruetvinge” come from?
skruetvinge (Danish) comes from Danish skrue, from Middle Low German schrūve, from Proto-Indo-European (s)ḱer- — dung, manure, filth; manure, dung, filth.
skruetvinge (Danish): a clamp that is screwed when fastened
Definitions
- a clamp that is screwed when fastened
Ancestry of “skruetvinge”, step by step
skruetvinge traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Danish skrue
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Danish | skrue | a screw or bolt |
| 2 | Middle Low German | schrūve | screw machine |
| 3 | Proto-Indo-European | (s)ḱer- | dung, manure, filth; manure, dung, filth |
via Danish tvinge
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Danish | tvinge | clamp |