werven

Dutch (Brabantic)

/ˈʋɛrvə(n)/

verb
Definitions
  • To recruit, notably for enlistment or civil employment
  • To obtain (money) through soliciting

Etymology

Inherited from Middle Dutch werven inherited from Old Dutch *wervan inherited from Proto-Germanic *hwerbaną (turn).

Origin

Proto-Germanic

*hwerbaną

Gloss

turn

Concept
Semantic Field

Motion

Ontological Category

Action/Process

Emoji
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