galtzak

Basque

Etymology

Plural form of galtza, from Early Medieval Latin calcea f, from Latin calceus m. See also galtzari (“garter”), which is related to this word.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ɡalt͡s̻ak/, [ɡal.t͡s̻ak]

Noun

galtzak inan

1. trousers

   Synonym: prakak

2. (dialectal) stockings

References

• “galtzak”, in Orotariko Euskal Hiztegia [General Basque Dictionary], Euskaltzaindia, 1987–2005
• “galtzak”, in Euskaltzaindiaren Hiztegia [Dictionary of the Basque Academy], Euskaltzaindia
• “galtzak” in Etymological Dictionary of Basque by R. L. Trask, sussex.ac.uk