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English word origin

Etymology of orlop

From Middle English overlop (“deck of a single-decker”), from Middle Low German overlop (“which leaps overhead”). Compare overloop.

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Unnumbered source etymology

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noun

The platform over the hold of a ship that makes up the fourth or lowest deck, hence in full called orlop deck, especially of a warship.

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From Middle English overlop (“deck of a single-decker”), from Middle Low German overlop (“which leaps overhead”). Compare overloop.

Relationships mentioned by the source

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  • Inherited-form mentionoverlopenm · deck of a single-decker
  • Derivation mentionoverlopgml · which leaps overhead
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