The Danish roots of the word 'doze'

'Doze' is a word borrowed from Danish 'døse'. The word entered the English language some time around 1677.

doze [verb] [1677]

• to sleep lightly
• to fall into a light sleep
• usually used with 'off'
• to be in a dull or stupefied condition
• to pass (as time) drowsily

Meaning: to sleep lightly; to fall into a light sleep usually used with off; to be in a dull or stupefied condition.

Etymology: perhaps of Scandinavian origin; akin to Old Norse dusa to doze.

Topics: Health:Wellness.

Origin: From Danish to English.

note: Perhaps related to Danish døse ‘make drowsy’.

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The word 'Lego' is originally from Danish 'lege'

'Lego' is a word borrowed from Danish 'lege'.

Lego

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note: 1950s: from Danish leg godt ‘play well’
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When you say 'clat' are you speaking Danish?

'Clat' is a word borrowed from Danish 'klat'.

clat

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note: A clot or clod (as in a blob of dirt or dung).
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