galtzak

Basque

Etymology

Plural form of galtza, from Early Medieval Latin calcea f, from Latin calceus m. See also galtzari (“garter”), which is related to this word.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ɡalt͡s̻ak/, [ɡal.t͡s̻ak]

Noun

galtzak inan

  1. trousers
    Synonym: prakak
  2. (dialectal) stockings

References
  • “galtzak” in Orotariko Euskal Hiztegia [General Basque Dictionary], euskaltzaindia.eus
  • "galtzak" in Euskaltzaindiaren Hiztegia [Dictionary of the Basque Academy], euskaltzaindia.eus
  • “galtzak” in Etymological Dictionary of Basque by R. L. Trask, sussex.ac.uk
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