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English word origin

Etymology of laan

From Cantonese 欄 /栏 (laan⁴⁻¹, “wholesaler”).

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Unnumbered source etymology

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noun

wholesaler, especially of fresh food

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

From Cantonese 欄 /栏 (laan⁴⁻¹, “wholesaler”).

Relationships mentioned by the source

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  • Borrowed-form mention欄yue · wholesaler
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