luge
The origin and history of luge.
Etymology
The noun was borrowed from Swiss French or Franco-Provençal luge, from Medieval Latin scludia and Late Latin sclodia. These are of Celtic origin, and the word is possibly related to sled and sleigh.
The origin and history of luge.
The noun was borrowed from Swiss French or Franco-Provençal luge, from Medieval Latin scludia and Late Latin sclodia. These are of Celtic origin, and the word is possibly related to sled and sleigh.
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