Dutch

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Etymology

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From Middle Dutch eselinne. Equivalent to ezel (donkey) +‎ -in.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˌeː.zəˈlɪn/
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  • Hyphenation: eze‧lin
  • Rhymes: -ɪn

Noun

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ezelin f (plural ezelinnen, diminutive ezelinnetje n, masculine ezel)

  1. female donkey

Descendants

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  • Negerhollands: eselin