weger

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Dutch

Pronunciation

Etymology 1

From Middle Dutch weger. Equivalent to wegen (to weigh) +‎ -er.

Noun

weger m (plural wegers)

  1. a weigher; someone, especially an official, who weighs objects

Etymology 2

From weeg (framing) +‎ -er.

Noun

weger m (plural wegers)

  1. (nautical) a keelson
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  • French: vaigre