voorhang

Dutch (Brabantic)

/ˈvoːr.ɦɑŋ/

noun
Definitions
  • a curtain in a religious context, found commonly in temples, tabernacles or churches
  • a parliamentary procedure in the Netherlands' parliamentary system see w

Etymology

Inherited from Middle Dutch vorehanc compound from Dutch, Flemish voor (before, in front of, fore, in front, pre-, for, front, fore-, predecing) + Dutch, Flemish hangen (hang).

Origin

Dutch (Brabantic)

hangen

Gloss

hang

Concept
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Ontological Category

Action/Process

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