ruimschoots

Dutch (Brabantic)

/ˈrœy̯m.sxoːts/

adv
Definitions
  • amply
  • (nautical) with the wind in the back

Etymology

Compound from Dutch, Flemish ruim (space, spacious, cargo load, roomy, amply, wide) + Dutch, Flemish schoot (lap, the fold of a garment, sheet)+ Dutch, Flemish -s (adverb-forming suffix, adverbial suffix, adjective).

Origin

Dutch (Brabantic)

-s

Gloss

adverb-forming suffix, adverbial suffix, adjective

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