patstelling

Dutch (Brabantic)

/ˈpɑtˌstɛ.lɪŋ/

noun
Definitions
  • (military) stalemate, impasse, deadlock

Etymology

Compound from Dutch, Flemish pat + Dutch, Flemish stelling (scaffolding).

Origin

Dutch (Brabantic)

stelling

Gloss

scaffolding

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