beurtschip

Dutch

Etymology

Compound of beurt +‎ schip.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈbøːrt.sxɪp/

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• Hyphenation: beurt‧schip

Noun

beurtschip n (plural beurtschepen, diminutive beurtscheepje n)

1. (historical) A line ship for inland transportation of passengers and freight according to a regular schedule.

   Synonym: beurtman

Related terms

• beurtschipper