gunwale的词源

英文词源

gunwale (n.)

"uppermost edge of a ship's side," mid-15c., gonne walle, from gun (n.) + wale "plank" (see wale). Originally a platform on the deck of a ship to support the mounted guns.

中文词源

gunwale：船缘

gun, 枪，枪炮。 -wale, 板，词源同wall.

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