dam

Norwegian

noun-m1
Definitions
  • a pond
  • a dam structure
  • the game of checkers (US) or draughts (UK)

Etymology

Inherited from Middle Norwegian dammr inherited from Old Norse damm derived from French jeu de dames (draughts).

Origin

French

jeu de dames

Gloss

draughts

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