Dutch

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Etymology

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From Middle Dutch hantvolle. Equivalent to hand (handvol) +‎ vol (full).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈɦɑnt.fɔl/
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  • Hyphenation: hand‧vol

Noun

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handvol f or n (plural handvollen, diminutive handvolletje n)

  1. a handful, small quantity or number