sleutel

Afrikaans

/ˈslɪø.təl/

noun
Definitions
  • key tool for locking and unlocking, something that unlocks
  • (music) clef

Etymology

Inherited from Dutch, Flemish sleutel (key) inherited from Middle Dutch slōtel inherited from Old Dutch *slutil inherited from Proto-Germanic *slutilaz.

Origin

Proto-Germanic

*slutilaz

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