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1. Etymology of the English word lock

the English word lock
derived from the Proto-Germanic word lukkas
derived from the Proto-Germanic root *lukan

Derivations in English

putlog, armlock, deadlock, firelock, flintlock, gunlock, hammerlock, headlock, interlock, keylock, lockage, lockjaw, lockset, lockstep, matchlock, picklock, springlock, gridlock, lockbox, landlocked, lockup, lockout, locksmith, oarlock, unlock, locked, locking

Derivations in other languages

Italian lock

Cognates

Dutch lok, German Loch, German Locke, Icelandic lok, Icelandic lokkur

Usage

Word found in Modern English

2. Etymology of the English word lock

derived from the English word lock

Derivations in English

earlock, elflock, lovelock, sidelock, taglock, dreadlocks

Usage

Word found in Modern English



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