borstwering

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Dutch

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Etymology

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Compound of borst (“breast”) +‎ wering (“keeping out”), replacing older borstweer.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈbɔrstˌʋeː.rɪŋ/
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  • Hyphenation: borst‧we‧ring

Noun

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borstwering f (plural borstweringen, diminutive borstwerinkje n)

  1. breastwork, fortification
  2. parapet, balustrade (especially of a bridge)

Descendants

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  • Afrikaans: borswering
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