Dutch

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Etymology

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From Middle Dutch boeverie. Equivalent to boef +‎ -erij.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˌbu.vəˈrɛi̯/
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  • Hyphenation: boe‧ve‧rij
  • Rhymes: -ɛi̯

Noun

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boeverij f (plural boeverijen)

  1. (uncountable) criminal acts, criminal activity
  2. (countable) criminal action, criminal deed