geestdrift

Dutch (Brabantic)

/ˈɣeːs(t).drɪft/

noun
Definitions
  • enthusiasm, passion

Etymology

Compound from Dutch, Flemish geest (spirit, ghost, mind, vapour, heathland, breath, heath, Holy Spirit) + Dutch, Flemish drift (drift, passion, drive, urge).

Origin

Dutch (Brabantic)

drift

Gloss

drift, passion, drive, urge

Concept
Semantic Field

Animals

Ontological Category

Action/Process

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