huilebalk

Dutch (Brabantic)

/ˈɦœy̯ləˌbɑlk/

noun
Definitions
  • A crybaby, a child that weeps often and long
  • (by extension) Any weepy person, regardless of age
  • A type of round felt hat with a wide, soft rim and a low crown

Etymology

Compound from Dutch, Flemish huilen (howl, cry, weep) + Dutch, Flemish -e- (-less, -ly, spawn)+ Dutch, Flemish balken (bray, bawl).

Origin

Dutch (Brabantic)

balken

Gloss

bray, bawl

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