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Etymology

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From Middle Dutch banlincschap. Equivalent to balling (exiled person) +‎ -schap.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈbɑ.lɪŋˌsxɑp/
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  • Hyphenation: bal‧ling‧schap

Noun

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ballingschap f (uncountable)

  1. exile (state of being in exile)

Descendants

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  • Afrikaans: ballingskap
  • West Frisian: ballingskip