Dutch

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Etymology

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Compound of achter +‎ leen.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈɑx.tərˌleːn/
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  • Hyphenation: ach‧ter‧leen

Noun

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achterleen n (plural achterlenen)

  1. fief granted by a vassal feudal lord