Masculine
beffroi
Meaning
belfry, bell tower
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klokkentoren
Glockenturm
campanarioEtymology
In summary
From Northern Old French berfroi (“movable siege tower”), from Middle High German bercfrit (“protecting shelter”, literally “that which watches over peace”), from bergen (“to protect”) + frid (“peace”).
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