Dutch edit

Etymology edit

From Middle Dutch bewaernesse, bewaernisse. Equivalent to bewaren +‎ -nis.

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /bəˈʋaːr.nɪs/
  • Hyphenation: be‧waar‧nis

Noun edit

bewaarnis f (uncountable)

  1. (archaic, Belgium) storage
  2. (obsolete) protection, defence
  3. (obsolete) garrison, stationed troops