fortov

Danish

[ˈfɒːˌtˢɒw]

noun
Definitions
  • pavement, sidewalk

Etymology

Inherited from Old Danish forta derived from Old Norse tá (path) derived from Proto-Germanic *tanhwą, *tanhuz (tough, clinging, fitting, tenacious).

Origin

Proto-Germanic

*tanhuz

Gloss

tough, clinging, fitting, tenacious

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