Knecht

[rushalaim]

There is nautical name "knecht" - a pair of pillars onboard a ship for mooring. What is that literal translation from Dutch?

 

[jazyk]

Knecht - Nederlands-Engels Woordenboek WordReference.com

 

[ThomasK]

Is "knecht" used in Russian, as one of the maritime words introduced in the 16th century, you mean?

 

[rushalaim]

Is "knecht" used in Russian, as one of the maritime words introduced in the 16th century, you mean?

True. The most Dutch words are in use in maritime Russian. "Knecht"-word is included.