burgwal

Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch borchwal. Equivalent to burg +‎ wal.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈbʏrx.ʋɑl/

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• Hyphenation: burg‧wal

Noun

burgwal m (plural burgwallen, diminutive burgwalletje n)

1. defensive wall in a city; a city wall or citadel wall