See also: bōei

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Etymology

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From Dutch boei.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /bui̯/
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Noun

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boei (plural boeie, diminutive boeitjie)

  1. buoy

Dutch

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Pronunciation

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Etymology 1

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From Middle Dutch boeye, from Old French boie (fetter, chain, clog), from Latin boia ((leather) collar, band, fetter).

Noun

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boei f (plural boeien, diminutive boeitje n)

  1. buoy
  2. shackle
Derived terms
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Descendants
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  • Afrikaans: boei
  • Negerhollands: boei
  • Indonesian: bui (prison)
  • Papiamentu: bui, boei
  • Sranan Tongo: bui

Etymology 2

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See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.

Verb

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boei

  1. inflection of boeien:
    1. first-person singular present indicative
    2. imperative