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English word origin

Etymology of dwang

Borrowed from Dutch dwang, from Middle Dutch dwanc.

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The source etymologies

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Unnumbered source etymology

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noun

A horizontal timber (or steel) section used in the construction of a building. · A large metal crowbar.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Borrowed from Dutch dwang, from Middle Dutch dwanc.

Relationships mentioned by the source

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  • Borrowed-form mentiondwangnl
  • Derivation mentiondwancdum
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Machine-source provenance
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