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English
Verb
balling
- present participle and gerund of ball
Dutch
Etymology
From Middle Dutch ballinc, assimilated from banlinc, which consists of ban + -linc. Doublet of banneling.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈbɑ.lɪŋ/
- Hyphenation: bal‧ling
Noun
balling m (plural ballingen, diminutive ballinkje n)
- exile (exiled person)
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References
- ^ J. de Vries & F. de Tollenaere, "Etymologisch Woordenboek", Uitgeverij Het Spectrum, Utrecht, 1986 (14de druk)