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Beitel

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Dutch

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Etymology

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First attested as gen Beijtel in 1651. Derived from Middle Dutch betel (tapering piece of land).

Pronunciation

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Proper noun

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Beitel n

  1. A neighbourhood of Heerlen, Limburg, Netherlands

References

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  • van Berkel, Gerard, Samplonius, Kees (2018) “beitel”, in Nederlandse plaatsnamen verklaard[1] (in Dutch), Mijnbestseller.nl, →ISBN

German

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A wood chisel

Etymology

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Via German Low German from Middle Low German beitel. High German equivalents (beißel, etc.) are attested a couple of times. Cognate with Dutch beitel.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈbaɪ̯təl/, [ˈbaɪ̯təl], [ˈbaɪ̯tl̩]
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Noun

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Beitel m (strong, genitive Beitels, plural Beitel)

  1. chisel, wood chisel (a tool for caving wood, etc.)
    Synonyms: Stechbeitel, Stemmeisen

Usage notes

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Declension

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Plautdietsch

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Noun

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Beitel m (plural Beitels)

  1. chisel