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What is the origin of the word "coffle", used to describe a group of people walking in yokes or chains (e.g., a coffle of slaves)?

By RedJohn Asked May 13 2006 6:45AM
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by Grandma Roses - my avatar is my real dog on May 23, 2006 at 10:33 am Permalink

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It is from the Arabic 'qafila', which means 'caravan.'

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