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balling

balling

See also: ballin'

English

Verb

balling

  1. present participle of ball

Dutch

Pronunciation

  • Hyphenation: bal‧ling

Etymology

From Middle Dutch ballinc, assimilated from banlinc, which consists of ban + -linc.[1]Doublet of banneling.

Noun

balling m (plural ballingen, diminutive ballinkje n)

  1. exile (exiled person)

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References

  1. J. de Vries & F. de Tollenaere, "Etymologisch Woordenboek", Uitgeverij Het Spectrum, Utrecht, 1986 (14de druk)