pranga

Albanian

Etymology

Possibly from Gothic 𐌰𐌽𐌰𐍀𐍂𐌰𐌲𐌲𐌰𐌽 (anapraggan, “press”). Alternatively, from Proto-Indo-European *prAng-, *prAgn- (“pole, stalk”), cognate with Old Norse frakka (“javelin, throwing spit”), Old English franca (“javelin, lance”). Occurs almost exclusively in the plural form.

Noun

pranga f

1. handcuffs, shackles
2. chains, obstacle (figuratively)