lijnwaad

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Dutch[edit]

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Etymology[edit]

From Middle Dutch lijnwaet; the first element is lijn (“flax”), the second derives from Proto-Germanic *wēdiz, whence also gewaad.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈlɛi̯n.ʋaːt/
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  • Hyphenation: lijn‧waad

Noun[edit]

lijnwaad n (plural lijnwaden)

  1. (uncountable) linens, linen
  2. (countable) linen, linen piece of fabric or clothing

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