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Etymology

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From Dutch overblijfsel. Equivalent to oorbly +‎ -sel.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈʊə̯rˌbləi̯f.səl/
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Noun

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oorblyfsel (plural oorblyfsels, diminutive oorblyfseltjie)

  1. remnant, remainder, something that remains