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Re: French words in English

tiberall #193077 09/12/2010 2:07 PM

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Is d�calage (gap, or interval) related?

No. French d�calage 'gap, offset' < d�caler to move, bring forward' < caler < cale 'wedge' (probably < German Keil 'wedge'. French coller 'to attach, stick' < Latin collum 'neck'.

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