dykdalb.
A dolphin; a structure for mooring boats or to protect other structures in ports and shipping lanes.
Meaning & usage
A dolphin; a structure for mooring boats or to protect other structures in ports and shipping lanes.
An anchor; a person who gives stability or security.
Where this word comes from
Unknown origin. Possibly either: * Borrowed from French duc d'Albe (“Duke of Alba”), referring to Fernando Álvarez de Toledo, 3rd Duke of Alba, who is said to have used them in the 16th century. However; according to SAOB this is a questionable claim, and the Nationalencyklopedin say it is folk etymological. * Partial calque of Dutch dukdalf, compound of duiken (“dive”) + dol (“pole”) By surface analysis, dyk (“dive”) + dalb (–). First attested in 1791. Compare Danish duc d'albe and Dutch dukdalf.
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