borgen

Dutch (Brabantic)

/ˈbɔrɣə(n)/

verb
Definitions
  • (transitive) to secure, to keep safe
  • (transitive) to guarantee
  • (transitive) to lend especially of credit
  • (transitive) to borrow

Etymology

Inherited from Middle Dutch borgen affix from Dutch, Flemish borg.

Origin

Dutch (Brabantic)

borg

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