drollenvanger

Dutch (Brabantic)

/ˈdrɔ.lə(n)ˌvɑ.ŋər/

noun
Definitions
  • (colloquial) a type of baggy pants with tight cuffs and often a low crotch, including knickerbockers, harem pants and plus fours.
  • a nappy/diaper for horses or dogs.

Etymology

Affix from Dutch, Flemish drol (turd, fool) + Dutch, Flemish vangen (catch, fang).

Origin

Dutch (Brabantic)

vangen

Gloss

catch, fang

Concept
Semantic Field

Motion

Ontological Category

Action/Process

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