English word bridge comes from Proto-Indo-European *bʰrēw-, and later Proto-Germanic *brugjǭ (Bridge.)
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| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| *bʰrēw- | Proto-Indo-European (ine-pro) | wooden flooring, decking, bridge |
| *brugjǭ | Proto-Germanic (gem-pro) | Bridge. |
| brycġ | Old English (ca. 450-1100) (ang) | |
| brycg | Old English (ca. 450-1100) (ang) | Bridge. |
| bryċġ | Old English (ca. 450-1100) (ang) | |
| brigge | Middle English (1100-1500) (enm) | |
| bridge | English (eng) | (billiards, snooker, pool) A cue modified with a convex arch-shaped notched head attached to the narrow end, used to support a player's (shooter's) cue for extended or tedious shots. Also called a spider.. (billiards, snooker, pool) A particular form of one hand placed on the table to support the cue when making a shot in cue sports.. (bowling) The gap between the holes on a bowling ball. [...] |