Dutch

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Etymology

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From Middle Dutch overspel. Equivalent to over +‎ spel.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈoː.vərˌspɛl/
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  • Hyphenation: over‧spel

Noun

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overspel n (uncountable)

  1. adultery

Derived terms

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Descendants

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  • Negerhollands: overspeel, overspel