Dutch word log comes from Dutch log (A chip log, instrument to measure a vessel's speed.)

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Detailed word origin of log

Dictionary entry	Language	Definition
log	Dutch (nld)	A chip log, instrument to measure a vessel's speed.
logboek	Dutch (nld)	Logbook, journal.
log	Dutch (nld)	(computing) log. Logbook.