Vlies

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German

Etymology

16th century, at first only in reference to the Order of the Golden Fleece, from Middle Dutch vlies, from Proto-West Germanic *fleus. The later freer use for “fleece” was reinforced by inherited Low German forms, whereas the rare Middle High German vlius had no continuation. The spelling with V- follows the Dutch, but was supported by an unetymological association with Latin vellus. Doublet of Fleece, a later borrowing from English.

Pronunciation

Noun

Vlies n (strong, genitive Vlieses, plural Vliese)

  1. (technical or higher register) fleece (wool of a sheep or similar animal, with or without the skin)
    Synonyms: Schaffell, Schafwolle

Declension

Declension of Vlies
singular plural
indef. def. noun def. noun
nominative ein das Vlies die Vliese
genitive eines des Vlieses der Vliese
dative einem dem Vlies, Vliese1 den Vliesen
accusative ein das Vlies die Vliese

1Now rare, see notes.

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