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Etymology

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Compound of beurt +‎ schip.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈbøːrt.sxɪp/
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  • Hyphenation: beurt‧schip

Noun

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beurtschip n (plural beurtschepen, diminutive beurtscheepje n)

  1. (historical) A line ship for inland transportation of passengers and freight according to a regular schedule.
    Synonym: beurtman
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