Where does “ماندال” come from?
ماندال (Ottoman Turkish) comes from Ancient Greek μάνδαλος — bolt of a door.
ماندال (Ottoman Turkish): latch, bolt, any bar made of wood or metal that prevents a door from being forced open
Definitions
- latch, bolt, any bar made of wood or metal that prevents a door from being forced open
Ancestry of “ماندال”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | μάνδαλος | bolt of a door |