gréement

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Etymology

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From a derivative of greer, agreer (to rig, equip), from Anglo-Norman agreier (to equip, equip a ship with tackle), from a- +‎ *greier, from Old Norse greida (to put in order, prepare, arrange), from Proto-Germanic *garaidijaną (to prepare, put in order), from Proto-Indo-European *reydʰ- (to put in order, make comfortable). Cognate with Old English ġerǣdan (to arrange, assist), Middle High German gereiten (to arrange, prepare), Middle Dutch gereide (equipment, harness). More at ready.

Pronunciation

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Noun

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gréement m (plural gréements)

  1. rigging (system of ropes, chains, and tackle)
  2. rigging (act of rigging)

Descendants

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  • Romanian: greement

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