Dutch

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Etymology

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From Middle Dutch geselinge. Equivalent to geselen (to flog, scourge) +‎ -ing (-ing).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈɣeː.sə.lɪŋ/
  • Audio:(file)
  • Hyphenation: ge‧se‧ling

Noun

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geseling f (plural geselingen)

  1. A flogging scourging, whipping.
  2. (figurative) An ordeal.

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