Etymology

dwang

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Today it means: A horizontal timber (or steel) section used in the construction of a building. Full definition →

Dutch dwang ← Middle Dutch dwanc
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  1. Middle Dutch · derived fromdwanc
  2. Dutch · borrowed fromdwang
  3. English todaydwang

Borrowed from Dutch dwang, from Middle Dutch dwanc.

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