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Geta

2 stages from Japanese to English.

Today it means traditional Japanese wooden sandals raised on two supporting blocks

Where does the word "geta" come from? It comes from Japanese geta, adopted directly into English (1800s-1900s).

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Stage 1 of 2
geta
Japanese · medieval
"elevated wooden sandals"
named traditional wooden sandals raised on two supporting teeth
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Stage 2 of 2
geta
English · 1800s-1900s
"traditional Japanese elevated wooden sandals"
borrowed by travelers and fashion writers describing Japanese footwear
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