tolk

Dutch (Brabantic)

/tɔlk/

noun
Definitions
  • An interpreter, one who translates/interprets speech in another language and vice versa
  • Any content interpreter, who explains
  • (figuratively) A spokesperson.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle Dutch tolic derived from Middle High German tolk derived from Old East Slavic тълкъ (interpretation, interpreter, explanation) derived from Proto-Slavic *tъlkъ.

Origin

Proto-Slavic

*tъlkъ

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