gaigan

Cimbrian

Etymology

Related to German Geige (“violin”). This etymology is incomplete. You can help Wiktionary by elaborating on the origins of this term.

Verb

gaigan

1. (Sette Comuni) to creak, squeak

   De ròdel me bàgane gaighent. ― The wheels of the cart squeak.

Related terms

• gaigarle

References

• “gàiga-n” in Martalar, Umberto Martello, Bellotto, Alfonso (1974) Dizionario della lingua Cimbra dei Sette Communi vicentini, 1st edition, Roana, Italy: Instituto di Cultura Cimbra A. Dal Pozzo