loanshift

loanshift
\\ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷\ noun
: a change in the meaning of a word under the influence of another language (as when a word meaning “pedal extremity” acquires also the meaning “12-inch unit of length” under the influence of English “foot”); also : a word that has undergone such a change in meaning : calque 1

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/lohn"shift'/, n. Ling.
1. change or extension of the meaning of a word through the influence of a foreign word, as in the application in English of the meaning "profession" to the word calling through the influence of Latin vocatio.
2. a word created by loanshift.
[1945-50; LOAN1 + SHIFT]

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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