geseling

Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch geselinge. Equivalent to geselen (“to flog, scourge”) +‎ -ing (“-ing”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈɣeː.sə.lɪŋ/
  • Audio:(file)
  • Hyphenation: ge‧se‧ling

Noun

geseling f (plural geselingen)

  1. a flogging scourging, whipping
  2. (figurative) an ordeal

Hyponyms

Derived terms

  • een kermis is een geseling waard
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