raadsel

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      Etymology

      From Middle Dutch raetsel, equivalent to raden +‎ -sel. Cognate to Old English rædelse (whence English riddle), Middle High German râtsal (whence German Rätsel).[1]

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      Noun

      raadsel n (plural raadsels or raadselen, diminutive raadseltje)

      1. riddle
      2. mystery

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      References

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

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