barke

Middle English

/ˈbark(ə)/

noun
Definitions
  • A seafaring vessel.

Etymology

Borrowed from Middle French barque derived from Latin barca, barica derived from Ancient Greek βάρις (Egyptian boat) derived from Coptic ⲃⲁⲁⲣⲉ (small boat) derived from Egyptian bꜣjr (transport ship, type of fish).

Origin

Egyptian

bꜣjr

Gloss

transport ship, type of fish

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