Where does “bretel-paro” come from?
bretel-paro (Ido) comes from Ido bretelo, from French bretelle, from Old High German brittil — rein, strap.
bretel-paro (Ido): a pair of braces or suspenders
Definitions
- a pair of braces or suspenders
Ancestry of “bretel-paro”, step by step
bretel-paro traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Ido bretelo
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ido | bretelo | strap to carry a knapsack, pack, etc., strap, sling for a musket, rifle |
| 2 | French | bretelle | strap |
| 3 | Old High German | brittil | rein, strap |
via Ido paro
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ido | paro | couple, pair |