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Etymology of the English word gear

the English word gear
derived from the Old Norse word gervi
derived from the Old Norse word gervi
derived from the Proto-Germanic root *garwin-
derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *yēr-

Date

The earliest known usage of gear in English dates from the 13th century.

Derivations in English

footgear, gearbox, gearing, gearset, gearwheel, headgear, switchgear, year, yore, geared

Usage

Word found in Old English, Modern English



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