springveer

Dutch

Etymology

Compound of springen +‎ veer, influenced by English spring. First attested in he first half of the 18th century.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈsprɪŋ.veːr/, [ˈsprɪŋ.vɪːr]
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  • Hyphenation: spring‧veer

Noun

springveer f (plural springveren, diminutive springveertje n)

  1. spring

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