harpoon etymology

Etymology:

• harpoon (n.)
  • 1670s, from French harpon, from Old French harpon, harponc, from Middle Dutch harpoen, from Old Dutch harpun, from harp "hook" + pun "point."

Meaning:

• a barbed spear attached to a long line and used for hunting large marine animals, such as whales or seals.

Origin:

• The word "harpoon" originated in the Netherlands in the 16th century. It is derived from the Middle Dutch word "harpoen," which was itself derived from the Old Dutch words "harp" (hook) and "pun" (point). The word "harpoon" was first used in English in the 1670s.

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