Etymograph

English

Hell Gate

Hell Gate comes from Dutch Hellegat.

  1. Dutchc. 1500–presentHellegat
  2. EnglishtodayHell Gate

attested reconstructed ? uncertain or disputed

Lineage

  1. Dutchc. 1500–presentHellegat
  2. EnglishtodayHell Gate

Every English word from Dutch Hellegat

Today it means

name A strait in East River, New York City, New York State, United States; the narrowest part of the East River, separating Manhattan and Long Island.

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Etymograph / Dutch Hellegat / Hell Gate

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