Dutch

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Etymology

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From Middle Dutch vijs, vijse, vise, from Old French vis, viz (screw).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /vɛi̯s/
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Noun

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vijs f (plural vijzen, diminutive vijsje n)

  1. screw

Verb

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vijs

  1. inflection of vijzen:
    1. first-person singular present indicative
    2. imperative

Usage notes

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The word is only used in Belgian Dutch

Synonyms

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Middle English

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Noun

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vijs

  1. Alternative form of vice