Reling

See also: reling

German

Reling

Alternative forms

  • Regeling (obsolete)

Etymology

From Low German Reling, Regeling, derived from Middle Low German rēgel, from Old Saxon *rigil, probably from Latin regula, though this sometimes doubted. Cognate with German Riegel, Dutch richel, and possibly English rail. The form Reling was reinforced and standardised under the influence of English railing.

Pronunciation

  • (file)

Noun

Reling f (genitive Reling, plural Relings or Relinge or Relingen)

  1. (nautical) railing or balustrade on a ship

Usage notes

  • All plural forms are rare.

Declension

Synonyms

  • Geländer (the general word; less common with ships)

Further reading

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