boeien
Dutch (Brabantic)
/ˈbui̯ə(n)/
verb
Definitions
- (transitive) to tie down, tie up, bind, shackle
- (transitive) to captivate, fascinate, interest
Etymology
Inherited from Middle Dutch boeyen affix from Dutch, Flemish boei (buoy, shackle).
Origin
Dutch (Brabantic)
boei
Gloss
buoy, shackle