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ferrollo.

bolt (sliding pin or bar in a lock)

8 characters3 syllables approx.Galego language

Meaning & usage

noun/feˈɾoɟo/[feˈɾo.ɟʊ]
  1. bolt (sliding pin or bar in a lock)

    masculine
  2. keyhole

    masculine
Where this word comes from

13th century. From an original Old Galician-Portuguese verrolho (under the influence of ferro (“iron”)), from Vulgar Latin *verruculum, from Latin vericulum, diminutive of verū (“dart”). Compare the development of Portuguese ferrolho. Cf. also that of Spanish cerrojo.

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