verrekijker

Dutch (Brabantic)

/ˈvɛ.rəˌkɛi̯.kər/

noun
Definitions
  • pair of binoculars
  • (archaic) telescope especially one not used for astronomy

Etymology

Compound from Dutch, Flemish ver (far, away, long distance) + Dutch, Flemish -e- (-less, -ly, spawn)+ Dutch, Flemish kijker (telescope, looking glass, binoculars, watcher).

Origin

Dutch (Brabantic)

kijker

Gloss

telescope, looking glass, binoculars, watcher

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