LL-L "Etymology" 2005.05.14 (06) [E]

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From: Frank Verhoft <frank.verhoft at skynet.be>
Subject: Etymology

Hi all,

The English word 'corf' is intriguing me. It is already found in Middle
English, and a loan from or Middle Dutch 'corf' and or Middle Low German
'korf'. What's fascinating me, is the very specific meaning of ME 'corf', a
basket used in a (coal)mine, while afaik MDutch and MLGerman 'korf' can be a
basket used for any kind of purpose. Later on, the meaning of English 'corf'
evolved 'wagon'.

All this makes me wonder if Flemish/Dutch/Low German speaking
mineworkers/architects (?) were active in Britain, i can't think of another
way the word could have entered ME. Could anybody shed some light and give
some more details?

Many many thanks in advance!!!

Groetjes,

Frank

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