Where does “гафель” come from?
гафель (Russian) comes from Dutch gaffel, from Middle Dutch gaffele.
гафель (Russian): га́фель • m inan; gaff rig
Definitions
- га́фель • m inan; gaff rig
Ancestry of “гафель”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Dutch | gaffel | A two-pronged pitchfork or bident; Any... |
| 2 | Middle Dutch | gaffele | — |