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 |
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-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. |