vuursein

Dutch (Brabantic)

/ˈvyːr.sɛi̯n/

noun
Definitions
  • A fire signal, especially as a signalling light for navigation
  • (military) A signal to open fire with ranged weapons

Etymology

Compound from Dutch, Flemish vuur (fire, inflammation, infection) + Dutch, Flemish sein (signal).

Origin

Dutch (Brabantic)

sein

Gloss

signal

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