gale

Norwegian

verb
Definitions
  • to make a sound characteristic of a rooster; to crow

Etymology

Derived from Old Norse gala (sing, cry, howl) root from Proto-Indo-European *gʰel- (shout, scream, charm away, call, shine, cry out, enchant, charm, chant, sing).

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*gʰel-

Gloss

shout, scream, charm away, call, shine, cry out, enchant, charm, chant, sing

Concept
Semantic Field

Speech and language

Ontological Category

Action/Process

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