heftig

Dutch (Brabantic)

/ˈɦɛftəx/

adj
Definitions
  • fierce, severe
  • violent
  • passionate
  • impetuous, impulsive

Etymology

Borrowed from German heftig (violent, intense, vigorous) derived from Middle High German heftec derived from Old High German heiftig suffix from Dutch, Flemish heft (control).

Origin

Dutch (Brabantic)

heft

Gloss

control

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