Dutch word loop comes from Proto-Indo-European *lewbʰ-, and later Proto-Germanic *laupaz (A measure; portion; allotment. Vessel; container; basket.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| *lewbʰ- | Proto-Indo-European (ine-pro) | to peel, break off, damage, love |
| *laupaz | Proto-Germanic (gem-pro) | A measure; portion; allotment. Vessel; container; basket. |
| *laup | Frankish (frk) | |
| *loup | Old Dutch (odt) | |
| loop | Middle Dutch (dum) | |
| loop | Dutch (nld) | A river course. Barrel (of a firearm). Course of a projectile. Course, duration. |