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German (Berlin)

/bak/, /bɛk/

noun
Definitions
  • (nautical) forecastle raised part of the upper deck
  • (nautical) a large wooden bowl in which the meal is served
  • (nautical) a dining table used by the crew of a ship, often foldable

Etymology

Derived from Middle Low German bak (bowl, back, box, chest) derived from Middle Dutch bak derived from Old French bac (large bowl, flat boat).

Origin

Old French

bac

Gloss

large bowl, flat boat

Concept
Semantic Field

Food and drink

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

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