afgave
Dutch
editPronunciation
editEtymology 1
editFirst attested in the late 18th century. From af + gave, influenced by afgeven. Possibly a calque of German Abgabe, which is much more common.
Noun
editafgave f (uncountable)
- (now rare) contribution, the act of handing over [from 18th c.]
- (rare) secretion, the act of secreting [from 20th c.]
Alternative forms
editEtymology 2
editSee the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.
Verb
editafgave