Showing posts with label Swedish. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Swedish. Show all posts

Wednesday, 4 March 2026

Is 'dreggs' English, or is it actually Swedish?

'Dreggs' is a word borrowed from Swedish 'drägg'.


dreggs
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note: Middle English: probably of Scandinavian origin and related to Swedish drägg (plural).
Etymology: -
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Thursday, 10 November 2022

When you say 'moped' are you speaking Swedish?

'Moped' is a word borrowed from Swedish 'moped'. The word entered the English language some time around 1955.


moped [noun] [1955]
A lightweight low-powered motorbike that can be pedaled
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Etymology: Swedish, from 'mo'tor motor + 'ped'al pedal
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