borrel

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See also: bőrrel

English

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Pronunciation

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Etymology 1

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Compare Old French burel (reddish) or French beurré (butter pear).

Noun

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borrel (plural borrels)

  1. A sort of pear with a smooth soft pulp; a red butter pear.

Etymology 2

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Probably from burel (coarse woolen cloth).

Alternative forms

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Adjective

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borrel (comparative more borrel, superlative most borrel)

  1. (obsolete) Ignorant, unlearned; belonging to the laity, a mean fellow.

Anagrams

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Dutch

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Etymology

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Diminutive of Middle Dutch borre, borne (well, drinkwater). Compare bron (well).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈbɔ.rəl/
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  • Hyphenation: bor‧rel

Noun

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borrel m (plural borrels, diminutive borreltje n)

  1. a shot of an alcoholic drink such as rum or gin; a tot
  2. an informal, often impromptu reception or meetup, typically involving alcoholic drinks

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