Saterland Frisian

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Etymology

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From Old Frisian *bōkstef, *bōkstaf, from Proto-West Germanic *bōkstab, from Proto-Germanic *bōkstabaz, equivalent to Bouk +‎ Stäf. Compare English bookstaff, bookstave.

Noun

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Boukstäf m (plural Bouksteeuwe)

  1. letter (written character)
    Synonym: Lättere