Beitel

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Dutch

Etymology

First attested as gen Beijtel in 1651. Derived from Middle Dutch betel (tapering piece of land).

Pronunciation

Proper noun

Beitel n

  1. A neighbourhood of Heerlen, Limburg, Netherlands

References

  • van Berkel, Gerard, Samplonius, Kees (2018) “beitel”, in Nederlandse plaatsnamen verklaard (in Dutch), Mijnbestseller.nl, →ISBN

German

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A wood chisel

Etymology

Via German Low German from Middle Low German beitel. High German equivalents (beißel, etc.) are attested a couple of times. Cognate with Dutch beitel.

Pronunciation

Noun

Beitel m (strong, genitive Beitels, plural Beitel)

  1. chisel, wood chisel (a tool for caving wood, etc.)
    Synonyms: Stechbeitel, Stemmeisen

Usage notes

Declension

Plautdietsch

Noun

Beitel m (plural Beitels)

  1. chisel