Where does “bretelle” come from?
bretelle (Italian) comes from Italian bretella, from French bretelle, from Old High German brittil — rein, strap.
bretelle (Italian): plural of bretella
Ancestry of “bretelle”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Italian | bretella | strap; braces , suspenders; joint, link,... |
| 2 | French | bretelle | strap; sling; braces , suspenders |
| 3 | Old High German | brittil | rein, strap |