boterwaag

Dutch (Brabantic)

/ˈboː.tərˌʋaːx/

noun
Definitions
  • (historical) A pair of scales on which butter was weighed, or a building housing such scales.

Etymology

Compound from Dutch, Flemish boter (butter) + Dutch, Flemish waag.

Origin

Dutch (Brabantic)

waag

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