German

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Etymology

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Borrowed from Low German Warf, from Old Saxon warf, probably from hwervan (to turn around). Doublet of Werft; cognate with English wharf and Old Norse hvarf (circle).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /vaʁft/
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Noun

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Warft f (genitive Warft, plural Warften)

  1. (Northern Germany) Synonym of Wurt

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