Galician edit

Alternative forms edit

Etymology edit

Ultimately from a diminutive of Latin angaria.[1] Compare Spanish angarillas.

Pronunciation edit

Noun edit

angarellas f pl (plural only)

  1. panniers or bars for transporting loads in animals
  2. stretcher, gurney, litter
    Synonyms: andas, padiola
  3. litter for carrying loads
    Synonym: aparelloa
  4. bier
    Synonyms: cadaleito, escano

References edit

  1. ^ Joan Coromines, José A. Pascual (1983–1991) “angarillas”, in Diccionario crítico etimológico castellano e hispánico (in Spanish), Madrid: Gredos