The word gave derives from the old Gascon gabar, attested as gabarrus in medieval Latin. Based on a pre-Celtic root *gab meaning 'hollow' (thus 'throat'), it refers to lower places, valleys and rivers.
"Gave" is derived from the Old Gascon word gabar, found as gabarrus in medieval Latin. It originates from a pre-Celtic root *gab signifying 'hollow' (meaning 'throat'), referring to lower regions such as valleys and rivers.