balorig

Dutch

Alternative forms

• ballorig (misspelling)

Etymology

From Middle Dutch balhoorich. Equivalent to bal (“bad”, from *balwaz) +‎ horen +‎ -ig (or bal +‎ oor +‎ -ig).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /baːˈloːrəx/

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• Hyphenation: ba‧lo‧rig

Adjective

balorig (comparative baloriger, superlative balorigst)

1. contrary
2. bad-tempered
3. rebellious
4. (archaic) tired or moody from listening

Synonyms

• (contrary): weerspannig
• (bad-tempered): slechtgehumeurd
• (rebellious): opstandig

Related terms

• baldadig

Descendants

• → Saterland Frisian: balôrig
• → West Frisian: baloarich

References

• Van Dale, 11. edition (1984)
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