See also: vlies

German

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Etymology

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16th century, at first only in reference to the Order of the Golden Fleece, from Middle Dutch vlies, from Proto-West Germanic *fleus. The later freer use for “fleece” was reinforced by inherited Low German forms, whereas the rare Middle High German vlius had no continuation. The spelling with V- follows the Dutch, but was supported by an unetymological association with Latin vellus. Doublet of Fleece, a later borrowing from English.

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Noun

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Vlies n (strong, genitive Vlieses, plural Vliese)

  1. (technical or higher register) fleece (wool of a sheep or similar animal, with or without the skin)
    Synonyms: Schaffell, Schafwolle

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