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liefdewerk oud papier

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Etymology

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Said to derive from the charitable institution (liefdewerk) named Oud Papier (see oud papier (wastepaper)).

Phrase

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liefdewerk oud papier

  1. (idiomatic) Used to refer to labors of love or charity, that are done for their own sake without any expected personal gain.