luis

Dutch (Brabantic)

/lœy̯s/

noun
Definitions
  • louse, used of various insects commonly considered pests

Etymology

Inherited from Middle Dutch luus inherited from Old Dutch *lūs inherited from Proto-Germanic *lūs.

Origin

Proto-Germanic

*lūs

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