Where does “gafe” come from?

gafe (Portuguese) comes from French gaffe, from Old Occitan gaf, from Old Occitan gafar — to seize; to grab.

gafe (Portuguese): gaffe

Definitions

Step	Language	Word	Meaning
1	French	gaffe	gaffe, blunder, goof-up , cock-up; boathook
2	Old Occitan	gaf	hook; clasp
3	Old Occitan	gafar	to seize; to grab

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