Etymograph

English

Goleta

Goleta comes from Spanish goleta ‘schooner, clipper’, and goes back to French goélette.

  1. Frenchc. 1600–presentgoélette‘schooner’
  2. Spanishc. 1500–presentgoleta‘schooner, clipper’
  3. EnglishtodayGoleta

attested reconstructed ? uncertain or disputed

Lineage

  1. Frenchc. 1600–presentgoélette‘schooner’
  2. Spanishc. 1500–presentgoleta‘schooner, clipper’
  3. EnglishtodayGoleta

Today it means

name A city in Santa Barbara County, California, United States.

Language periods are conventional ranges, not dates for this word.

Etymograph / French goélette / Goleta