Vlies
See also: vlies
German edit
Etymology edit
16th century, at first only in reference to the Order of the Golden Fleece, from Middle Dutch vlies, from Proto-West Germanic *fleus. The later freer use for “fleece” was reinforced by inherited Low German forms, whereas the rare Middle High German vlius had no continuation. The spelling with V- follows the Dutch, but was supported by an unetymological association with Latin vellus. Doublet of Fleece, a later borrowing from English.
Pronunciation edit
Noun edit
Vlies n (strong, genitive Vlieses, plural Vliese)
- (technical or higher register) fleece (wool of a sheep or similar animal, with or without the skin)
- Synonyms: Schaffell, Schafwolle
Declension edit
Declension of Vlies [neuter, strong]
Derived terms edit
Further reading edit
- Vlies on the German Wikipedia.Wikipedia de
- “Vlies” in Duden online