liefhebben

Dutch (Brabantic)

/ˈlifˌɦɛbə(n)/

verb
Definitions
  • to love (to have a strong affection for)

Etymology

Inherited from Middle Dutch liefhebben compound from Dutch, Flemish lief (love, dear, beloved) + Dutch, Flemish hebben (have).

Origin

Dutch (Brabantic)

hebben

Gloss

have

Concept
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Possession

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