West Frisian

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Etymology

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From striid +‎ wein, probably a calque of Dutch strijdwagen. First attested in the first half of the 20th century.

Noun

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striidwein c (plural striidweinen)

  1. chariot
    • 1927, It Heiteland, page 317:
      Yn oare sealen stean striidweinen en sitten en rêstbêdden en dingen for 't deistich gebrûk, allegearre fen heechsteande kinst.
      In other rooms there are chariots and seats and couches and objects for daily use, all kinds of art of high quality.

Further reading

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  • striidwein”, in Wurdboek fan de Fryske taal (in Dutch), 2011