hawser

Значение (Английский)

A cable or heavy rope used to tow or moor a ship.

Этимология (Английский)

In summary

From Middle English hauser, haucer, from Anglo-Norman haucer, from Vulgar Latin *altiāre (“to raise”), derived from Latin altus (“high”). Altered in English by mistaken association with hawse and perhaps haul. Compare French aussière, haussière.

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