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neto.

grandson

4 characters2 syllables approx.Galego language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈnɛto̝/
  1. grandson

    masculine
  2. jack rafter

    masculine
Where this word comes from

From Old Galician-Portuguese neto, from local Medieval Latin nepto, from Late Latin nepta, from Latin neptis (“granddaughter”). Cognate with Portuguese neto and Spanish nieto.

adj/ˈnɛto̝/
  1. net (remaining after deductions)

Where this word comes from

From Spanish neto, itself from Italian netto.

noun/ˈnɛto̝/
  1. a traditional unit of volume, equivalent to a pint or half a litre

    masculine
  2. a glass of wine

    informal · masculine
Where this word comes from

Unknown: attested since the 15th century; lacks cognates in Portuguese or Spanish.

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