lêer

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See also: leer, Leer, and leër

Afrikaans

Etymology

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Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /lɛːr/
  • Rhymes: -ɛːr
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  • Hyphenation: lêer

Noun

lêer (plural lêers, diminutive lêertjie)

  1. binder, file (folder in which papers are arranged and stored)
  2. (computing) file (a collection of information that forms a unit and is stored together)
  3. a hen or other animal that lays eggs; laying hen
  4. an old measure for wine, brandy, vinegar, etc.