balling

English

Verb

balling

1. Present participle of ball.

Dutch

Pronunciation

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Etymology

From Middle Dutch ballinc, from banlinc, which consists of ban + linc (the verb bannen and the suffix -ling).^[1]

Noun

balling m (plural ballingen, diminutive ballinkje)

1. exile (exiled person)

Derived terms

• ballingschap

References

1. ^ J. de Vries & F. de Tollenaere, "Etymologisch Woordenboek", Uitgeverij Het Spectrum, Utrecht, 1986 (14de druk)