klockstapel

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From upper left: traditional uncovered, traditional covered, and modern concrete.

Etymology

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Inherited from Old Swedish klokstapul. By surface analysis, klocka (bell) +‎ stapel (stack; stocks). First attested in 1507[1]

Cognate with Danish klokkestabel, Norwegian Nynorsk klokkestopul and German Glockenstapel.

Noun

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klockstapel c

  1. A type of freestanding belfry, commonly found in northern Europe.

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