besetting

Afrikaans

/bəˈsɛ.təŋ/

noun
Definitions
  • occupation

Etymology

Inherited from Dutch, Flemish bezetting (occupation) inherited from Middle Dutch besettinge suf from Afrikaans beset.

Origin

Afrikaans

beset

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