Chaloupe
/ʃəˈluːp/noun
A small boat or skiff, especially one used for fishing or harbor work.
Did you know?Chaloupe is a French loanword tied to maritime life, and its exact deeper origin is uncertain, which is why it drifts through etymology like a boat with no clear anchor.
Etymological Timeline
16th Century
French
chaloupe
“a small boat or skiff”
16th–17th Century
Dutch
sloep
“a small boat or sloop”
16th–17th Century
English
sloop
“a small single-masted sailing vessel”
Modern English
English
chaloupe
“a borrowed or regional term for a small boat”