bak

Dutch (Brabantic)

/bɑk/

noun
Definitions
  • a container, such as a box, a crate, a tray or a tub
  • (Netherlands) a drinking vessel, usually a cup or mug
  • (Netherlands) jail, slammer, prison
  • (colloquial) a vehicle, a car

Etymology

Borrowed from French bac.

Origin

French

bac

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