A hinge or hinged joint, particularly in Spanish and historical English usage.
From Spanish 'bisagra', possibly from Arabic 'bāb' (door) and a diminutive suffix. Borrowed into English in architectural and mechanical contexts, especially in colonial America.
This Spanish word shows up in old English architectural documents from colonial times—a reminder that English has always borrowed vocabulary for specialized tools and crafts!
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