An Etymological Dictionary of the German Language/Schildpatt

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An Etymological Dictionary of the German Language, S (1891)
by Friedrich Kluge, translated by John Francis Davis

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Friedrich Kluge2509631An Etymological Dictionary of the German Language, S — Schildpatt1891John Francis Davis

Schildpatt, n., ‘tortoise-shell,’ ModHG. only, from LG. and Du. schildpad, ‘tortoise’ and ‘tortoise-shell.’ The early history of Du. padde, ‘toad,’ E. puddock and OIc. padda, ‘toad,’ is obscure.