geseling

Dutch

Etymology

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

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈɣeː.sə.lɪŋ/
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  • 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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