dwarsliggen

Dutch (Brabantic)

/ˈdʋɑrsˌlɪ.ɣə(n)/

verb
Definitions
  • (transitive) to hamper, to obstruct, to oppose implacably

Etymology

Compound from Dutch, Flemish dwars (transverse, crosswise, stubbornly disobedient, slantwise, traverse, askew) + Dutch, Flemish liggen (lie, recline).

Origin

Dutch (Brabantic)

liggen

Gloss

lie, recline

Concept
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Basic actions and technology

Ontological Category

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