balling

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See also: Balling and ballin'

English[edit]

Verb[edit]

balling

  1. present participle and gerund of ball

Dutch[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Middle Dutch ballinc, assimilated from banlinc, which consists of ban +‎ -linc.[1] Doublet of banneling.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈbɑ.lɪŋ/
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  • Hyphenation: bal‧ling

Noun[edit]

balling m (plural ballingen, diminutive ballinkje n)

  1. exile (exiled person)

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References[edit]

  1. ^ J. de Vries & F. de Tollenaere, "Etymologisch Woordenboek", Uitgeverij Het Spectrum, Utrecht, 1986 (14de druk)
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