borstwering

Dutch

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈbɔrstˌʋeː.rɪŋ/

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• Hyphenation: borst‧we‧ring

Noun

borstwering f (plural borstweringen, diminutive borstwerinkje n)

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

Descendants

• Afrikaans: borswering