ovivahti

Finnish

noun
Definitions
  • doorman, doorkeeper
  • door guard device that provides additional mechanical protection against attempts to open a locked door
  • door announcer device that gives a chime when someone enters through a doorway

Etymology

Compound from Finnish ovi (door) + Finnish vahti (guard, guardian).

Origin

Finnish

vahti

Gloss

guard, guardian

Concept
Semantic Field

Warfare and hunting

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

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