ferrete

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Asturian

Noun

ferrete m (plural ferretes)

  1. pollock

Galician

Alternative forms

Etymology

Attested in local 12th century Latin documents.[1] From Old French ferret (little iron object).

Pronunciation

Noun

ferrete m (plural ferretes)

  1. stinger of an insect
    Synonyms: aguillón, ferrón
  2. aiglet
    Synonym: agulleta
  3. pig nose ring
    Synonyms: brinco, ferrato

References

  1. ^ "Ferrete" in Gallaeciae Monumenta Historica.

Spanish

Etymology

From the Hispanic Arabic فر (firrat), in turn from the Latin ferratus (ferrātus) ("with iron")

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /feˈrete/ [feˈre.t̪e]

Noun

ferrete m (plural ferretes)

  1. mark; branding; stamp (to mark as one's property)