dierbaar

Dutch (Brabantic)

/ˈdiːrbaːr/

adj
Definitions
  • dear, prized by someone
  • (archaic) precious, of great value
  • (obsolete) pricey
  • (in devotional circles) highly/morally moving, touching

Etymology

Inherited from Middle Dutch dierbaer suffix from Dutch, Flemish dier (animal, dear, precious, beast, creature).

Origin

Dutch (Brabantic)

dier

Gloss

animal, dear, precious, beast, creature

Concept
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Animals

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