gobelin

See also Gobelin

Dutch

Etymology

From French Parisian manufacturer Jean Gobelin's name, itself derived from German Kobold 'goblin, evil gnome', derived from Ancient Greek κόβαλος (kobalos, “rogue”).

Noun

gobelin ? (plural gobelins, diminutive gobelintje)

1. Gobelin, a rich, textured type of hand-stitched tapestry, fit to decorate a wall
2. A similar industrial fabric, used to cover furniture etc.

References

• M. J. Koenen & J. Endepols, Verklarend Handwoordenboek der Nederlandse Taal (tevens Vreemde-woordentolk), Groningen, Wolters-Noordhoff, 1969 (26th edition) [Dutch dictionary in Dutch]
• Webster's Seventh New Collegiate Dictionary, Springfield, Massachusetts, G.&C. Merriam Co., 1967

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French

Noun

gobelin m. (plural gobelins)

1. A gnome, such as the evil goblin

Synonyms

• farfadet m.
• lutin m.

References

• Nouveau Petit Larousse illustré. Dictionnaire encyclopédique. Paris, Librairie Larousse, 1952, 146th edition
• Webster's Seventh New Collegiate Dictionary, Springfield, Massachusetts, G.&C. Merriam Co., 1967

Anagrams

• ignoble