peilen
Dutch (Brabantic)
/ˈpɛi̯lə(n)/
verb
Definitions
- (transitive) To fathom, by casting a lead and line in order to ascertain the depth of water.
- (transitve) To test, probe, get the feel of.
- (transitve) To poll.
Etymology
Inherited from Middle Dutch pēgelen suf from Dutch, Flemish peil (level).
Origin
Dutch (Brabantic)
peil
Gloss
level
Concept
Semantic Field
Quantity
Ontological Category
Person/Thing