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Dutch
Etymology
From Middle Dutch loninge. Equivalent to leunen (“to lean”) + -ing.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈløː.nɪŋ/
- Hyphenation: leu‧ning
Noun
leuning f (plural leuningen, diminutive leuninkje n)
- bannister, rail (bar for support or safety)
- side intended to lean/rest upon, particularly in furniture; e.g. an armrest or backrest
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