Where does “kivääri” come from?

kivääri (Finnish) comes from Swedish gevär, from German Gewehr, from Middle High German gewer, from Old High German giwerida.

kivääri (Finnish): rifle

Definitions

Step	Language	Word	Meaning
1	Swedish	gevär	a rifle, a gun
2	German	Gewehr	rifle
3	Middle High German	gewer	—
4	Old High German	giwerida	—

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