Dutch

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Etymology

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From Middle Dutch gelach. Equivalent to ge- +‎ liggen with ablaut. Compare German Gelage.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ɣəˈlɑx/
  • Audio:(file)
  • Hyphenation: ge‧lag
  • Rhymes: -ɑx
  • Homophone: gelach

Noun

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gelag n (plural gelagen)

  1. a party, typically with revelry and excess

Derived terms

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