What is the etymology of...

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What is the etymology of...

Posted by Plyushkin on 2022-May-15 05:57:15 EDT, Sunday

...ein Schloss, 1. lock 2. castle?

Why are these two similar? Is it because the castle courtyard can be locked up, or is there some other explanation?

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Schloss - Tyrone Slothrop on 2022-May-15 10:31:05 EDT, Sunday - (11 / 0 / 1)
- Quite enlightening, thanks. - Plyushkin on 2022-May-15 11:07:38 EDT, Sunday - (12 / 0 / 0)