baaierd

Dutch

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈbaːi̯.ərt/
  • Audio:(file)
  • Hyphenation: baai‧erd

Etymology 1

    First attested in the 17th century. Etymology uncertain, perhaps from baaierd, beierd, which might be related to Middle French bayart or Old French baaillier.[1]

    Noun

    baaierd m (plural baaierds or baaierden, no diminutive)

    1. (religion) the primordial chaos before creation
    2. (by extension) chaos
      Synonyms: chaos, warboel
    3. diverse set
    Descendants
    • Afrikaans: baaierd

    Etymology 2

      (This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.)

      Noun

      baaierd m (plural baaierds or baaierden, no diminutive)

      1. (historical) an institution that provided temporary shelter to poor strangers
      Alternative forms
      • beierd

      References

      1. ^ Philippa, Marlies; Debrabandere, Frans; Quak, Arend; Schoonheim, Tanneke; van der Sijs, Nicoline (2003–2009), Etymologisch woordenboek van het Nederlands (in Dutch), Amsterdam: Amsterdam University Press
      This article is issued from Wiktionary. The text is available under Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 4.0 unless otherwise noted. Additional terms may apply for the media files.