An Etymological Dictionary of the German Language/Annotated/Pilot
Pilot, masculine, ‘pilot,’ from French pilote, probably through the medium of Dutch piloot; the ultimate source is said to be Greek πηδόν, ‘rudder.’
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Pilot, masculine, ‘pilot,’ from French pilote, probably through the medium of Dutch piloot; the ultimate source is said to be Greek πηδόν, ‘rudder.’