droogleggen

Dutch (Brabantic)

/ˈdroːxlɛɣə(n)/

verb
Definitions
  • (transitive) to drain (water)
  • (transitive) to ban consumption of alcoholic drinks

Etymology

Compound from Dutch, Flemish droog (dry) + Dutch, Flemish leggen (lay).

Origin

Dutch (Brabantic)

leggen

Gloss

lay

Concept
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Basic actions and technology

Ontological Category

Action/Process

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