wambuis

Dutch

Etymology

From Old French wambais, ultimately probably derived from Proto-Germanic *wambō (“stomach”), whence also wam (“belly”). See German Wams for more.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): [ˈʋɑmˌbœy̯s]
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Noun

wambuis n (plural wambuizen, diminutive wambuisje n)

  1. gambeson

Derived terms

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