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出典:『Wiktionary』 (2025/05/09 13:42 UTC 版)
Uncertain. The form suggests derivation from Proto-West Germanic *gabl (“jaw”), yet no known cognates in other Germanic languages exist outside of West Frisian gaffel (“gape, jaw, bevel”). Alternatively, perhaps a dissimilation or blend of 古期英語 ġeagl (“jaw, jowl”) and ċeafl (“jaw”).
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | — | ġeaflas |
| accusative | — | ġeaflas |
| genitive | — | ġeafla |
| dative | — | ġeaflum |