helzen

Dutch (Brabantic)

/ˈɦɛlzə(n)/

verb
Definitions
  • (transitive) to embrace, to wrap the arms around the neck of

Etymology

Inherited from Middle Dutch helsen inherited from Old Dutch *helsen inherited from Proto-Germanic *halsijaną.

Origin

Proto-Germanic

*halsijaną

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