rijs

Dutch (Brabantic)

/rɛi̯s/, [rɛːs], [rɛ̞i̯s]

noun
Definitions
  • (archaic) A young twig or branch.
  • (archaic) A bundle of twigs; a faggot.
  • (obsolete) Any bush, tree or plant.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle Dutch rijs derived from Proto-Germanic *hrisa-.

Origin

Proto-Germanic

*hrisa-

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