Middle English word garlec comes from Irish -óg, Old English gār, Old English gar ((poetic) spear, arrow.), Old English lēac, Old English leac (Leek.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| -óg | Irish (gle) | Used to form diminutives of nouns, or substantive nouns out of nominal, verbal, or adjectival roots. |
| gār | Old English (ang) | |
| gar | Old English (ang) | (poetic) spear, arrow. |
| lēac | Old English (ang) | |
| leac | Old English (ang) | Leek. |
| gārlēac | Old English (ang) | |
| garleek | Middle English (enm) | Garlic. |