huurling

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Dutch

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Etymology

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From Middle Dutch hûrlink, from Old Dutch *hūrling, from Proto-West Germanic *hūʀijuling. Equivalent to huur +‎ -ling. Compare German Heuerling, English hireling.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈɦyr.lɪŋ/
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Noun

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huurling m (plural huurlingen, diminutive huurlingetje n)

  1. mercenary (person employed to fight)
  2. (sports) a player who plays on one team while being employed by another team (who is out on loan)

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Descendants

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  • Afrikaans: hierlingen
  • Negerhollands: hierlingen