searu

Old English

noun
Definitions
  • machine
  • device, contrivance
  • deceit, stratagem

Etymology

Inherited from Proto-Germanic *sarwą (armour) derived from Proto-Indo-European *serw- (guard).

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*serw-

Gloss

guard

Concept
Semantic Field

Warfare and hunting

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

Emoji
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