hawser的词源

英文词源

hawser (n.)

"large rope used for mooring, towing, etc.," late 13c., from Anglo-French haucer, from Old French halcier, haucier, literally "hoister," from Vulgar Latin *altiare, alteration of Late Latin altare "make high," from altus "high" (see old). Altered in English on mistaken association with hawse and perhaps haul.

中文词源

hawser：船上的钢缆，缆索

来自古法语haucier,拉，提升，来自拉丁语altus,高的，词源同altitude,haughty.引申词义升降索，缆索，船上的钢缆。

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