eedgespan

Dutch (Brabantic)

/ˈeːt.xəˌspɑn/

noun
Definitions
  • (obsolete) alliance.
  • (archaic) conspiracy.

Etymology

Compound from Dutch, Flemish eed (oath) + Dutch, Flemish gespan + Dutch, Flemish nl (diminutive suffix, -y, province, arse)+ Dutch, Flemish spannen (stretch, span, strain, tighten).

Origin

Dutch (Brabantic)

spannen

Gloss

stretch, span, strain, tighten

Concept
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Basic actions and technology

Ontological Category

Action/Process

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