borstwering

Dutch edit

Etymology edit

Compound of borst (“breast”) +‎ wering (“keeping out”), replacing older borstweer.

Pronunciation edit

IPA^(key): /ˈbɔrstˌʋeː.rɪŋ/
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Hyphenation: borst‧we‧ring

Noun edit

borstwering f (plural borstweringen, diminutive borstwerinkje n)

breastwork, fortification
parapet, balustrade (especially of a bridge)

Descendants edit

Afrikaans: borswering

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