Dutch

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Pronunciation

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Etymology 1

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From Middle Dutch blide, from Medieval Latin blida (trebuchet, catapult).

Noun

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blijde f (plural blijden, diminutive blijdetje n)

  1. catapult (medieval siege weapon)

Etymology 2

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See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.

Adjective

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blijde

  1. Archaic form of blij.
  2. Archaic form of blije.
Derived terms
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