Monday, 19 October 2026

Is 'golilla' English, or is it actually Spanish?

'Golilla' is a word borrowed from Spanish 'golilla'.


golilla
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Meaning: Stiff starched collar formerly worn by Spanish officials.

Etymology: Spanish golilla is a diminutive of gola throat.

Topics: Society:Culture.

Origin: From Spanish to English.

note: A starched white collar worn by some Spanish magistrates. Diminutive of gola which means throat.
See 'golilla' on the Loan Words Map

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