wetten

Dutch (Brabantic)

verb
Definitions
  • To whet, hone or rub on with something for the purpose of sharpening an object (typically a blade)
  • (figuratively) To prepare, make preparations

Etymology

Inherited from Middle Dutch wetten inherited from Old Dutch *wetten inherited from *hwattjan.

Origin

*hwattjan

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