grondvest

Dutch (Brabantic)

/ˈɣrɔnt.fɛst/

noun
Definitions
  • (now) foundation, principle
  • (literal) foundation of an edifice

Etymology

Compound from Dutch, Flemish grond (ground, base, soil, land, foundation) + Dutch, Flemish vest.

Origin

Dutch (Brabantic)

vest

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