wierriem

Dutch (Brabantic)

/ˈʋiːr.rim/

noun
Definitions
  • An outer wall made of eelgrass or seaweed, supported by wooden fencing; historically used as the primary barrier of certain dikes.

Etymology

Compound from Dutch, Flemish wier (seaweed, alga) + Dutch, Flemish riem (oar, belt, a thong).

Origin

Dutch (Brabantic)

riem

Gloss

oar, belt, a thong

Concept
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Basic actions and technology

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

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帯

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