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Yuruk

2 stages from Turkish to English.

Today it means a member of the traditionally nomadic Turkish herders of Anatolia

Where does the word "yuruk" come from? It comes from Turkish yörük, adopted directly into English (1800s).

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Stage 1 of 2
yörük
Turkish · 1400s-1500s
"walker, nomad"
'those who walk', from 'yürümek', to walk: Turkmen herders who moved between winter plains and summer pastures
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Stage 2 of 2
Yuruk
English · 1800s
"Anatolian nomad"
known to English collectors for 'Yuruk' rugs woven by the nomads
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Yuruk’s story begins in Turkish: yörük meant “walker, nomad.” 'those who walk', from 'yürümek', to walk: Turkmen herders who moved between winter plains and summer pastures. It reached English by 1800s as Yuruk. Known to English collectors for 'Yuruk' rugs woven by the nomads. Today, yuruk means a member of the traditionally nomadic Turkish herders of Anatolia.