tolmuur
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Dutch[edit]
Etymology[edit]
Compound of tol (“toll”) + muur (“wall”).
Pronunciation[edit]
Noun[edit]
tolmuur m (plural tolmuren)
- (figurative) A major fiscal obstacle to trade consisting of heavy customs duties, generally on imports.
- (historical) A wall or other barrier that can only be passed after paying tolls or duties.