borstwering

Dutch (Brabantic)

/ˈbɔrstˌʋeː.rɪŋ/

noun
Definitions
  • breastwork, fortification
  • parapet, balustrade (especially of a bridge)

Etymology

Compound from Dutch, Flemish borst (breast, chest, thorax) + Dutch, Flemish wering (keeping out, something that keeps out).

Origin

Dutch (Brabantic)

wering

Gloss

keeping out, something that keeps out

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