English
guz
Guz comes from Hindi गज़ ‘yard (unit)’, and goes back to Classical Persian گز.
- Classical Persianc. 900–presentگزgaz
- Hindic. 1500–presentगज़gaz‘yard (unit)’
- Englishtodayguz
attested reconstructed ? uncertain or disputed
Earlier history not traced here.
Lineage
- Classical Persianc. 900–presentگزgaz
- Hindic. 1500–presentगज़gaz‘yard (unit)’
- Englishtodayguz
Every English word from Classical Persian گز
Today it means
noun A unit of length used in parts of Asia, ranging from 24 to 41 inches and historically used for measuring textiles, comparable to the English yard.
Language periods are conventional ranges, not dates for this word.
Etymograph / Classical Persian گز / guz