The Dutch roots of the word 'coleslaw'

'Coleslaw' is a word borrowed from Dutch 'koolsla'. The word entered the English language some time around 1794.

coleslaw [noun] [1794]

A salad made of raw sliced or chopped cabbage

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Etymology: Dutch 'koolsla' from 'kool' cabbage + 'sla' salad

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