koffer

Dutch (Brabantic)

/ˈkɔ.fər/

noun
Definitions
  • A suitcase.
  • A luggage compartment in a small vehicle; a trunk, a boot.
  • (now) A trunk, a large chest used to move luggage.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle Dutch couer, cofer derived from Old French coffre, cofre derived from Latin cophinus (basket) derived from Ancient Greek κόφινος (basket, a basket).

Origin

Ancient Greek

κόφινος

Gloss

basket, a basket

Concept
Semantic Field

Basic actions and technology

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

Kanji

籠

Emoji

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