kajuit

Meaning

cabin on a ship

Synonyms

cockpit

kleedhokje

Frequency

26k
Etymology

In summary

From Middle Low German kajüte, probably from Middle Dutch kayhute, of uncertain ultimate origin; possibly borrowed from Old French. According to Watkins, possibly a mix of cabane + hutte. Cognate with German Kajüte. Also compare French cahute, which could be a borrowing.

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