Decke

German (Berlin)

/ˈdɛkə/

noun
Definitions
  • any cloth or cushion used as a covering; a tablecloth, blanket, quilt, duvet, etc.
  • ceiling; roof surface at the upper limit of a room or cavity

Etymology

Inherited from Middle High German decke inherited from Old High German theckī derived from Proto-Germanic *þakjaną (cover, roof).

Origin

Proto-Germanic

*þakjaną

Gloss

cover, roof

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