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Etymology edit

From Dutch ondier, from Middle Dutch ondier. Equivalent to on- +‎ dier.

Pronunciation edit

Noun edit

ondier (plural ondiere, diminutive ondiertjie)

  1. A vermin, a nasty or unwanted beast; a monster.
    Synonyms: gedrog, monster

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Dutch edit

Etymology edit

From Middle Dutch ondier. Equivalent to on- +‎ dier. Compare German Untier.

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /ˈɔn.diːr/
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  • Hyphenation: on‧dier

Noun edit

ondier n (plural ondieren, diminutive ondiertje n)

  1. A vermin, a nasty or unwanted beast; a monster.
    Synonyms: gedrocht, monster, wangedrocht

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Descendants edit

  • Afrikaans: ondier