Dutch

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Etymology

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From Middle Dutch weringe. Equivalent to weren (to keep out) +‎ -ing.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈʋeː.rɪŋ/
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  • Hyphenation: we‧ring
  • Rhymes: -eːrɪŋ

Noun

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wering f (plural weringen, diminutive werinkje n)

  1. The act of keeping out something; exclusion.
  2. A barrier.

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Middle English

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Noun

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wering

  1. Alternative form of werrynge