Where does “betel” come from?

betel (Indonesian) comes from Dutch beitel, from Middle Dutch beitel — little boat.

betel (Indonesian): chisel

Definitions

  1. chisel

Ancestry of “betel”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1DutchbeitelA chisel, tool consisting of a slim oblong block...
2Middle Dutchbeitellittle boat
Every word from Middle Dutch beitel →Every word from Dutch beitel →