An Etymological Dictionary of Astronomy and Astrophysics

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Etymology (EN): M.E. portale “city gate, porch,” from M. L. portalis (adj.) “of a gate,” from L. porta “gate, door.”

Etymology (PE): Dargâh, from Mid.Pers. dargâh “doorway,” from dar “door” (O.Pers. duvara-; Av. dvar-; cf. Skt. dvár-; Gk. thura, L. fores; O.E. duru; E. door; Lith. dvaras “court-yard;” PIE *dhwer-/*dhwor- “door, gate”) + gâh “place; time” (Mid.Pers. gâh, gâs; O.Pers. gāθu-; Av. gātav-, gātu- “place, throne, spot;” cf. Skt. gátu- “going, motion; free space for moving; place of abode;” PIE *gwem- “to go, come”).