Beitel

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Dutch[edit]

Etymology[edit]

First attested as gen Beijtel in 1651. Derived from Middle Dutch betel (tapering piece of land).

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Proper noun[edit]

Beitel n

  1. A neighbourhood of Heerlen, Limburg, Netherlands.

References[edit]

  • van Berkel, Gerard, Samplonius, Kees (2018) “beitel”, in Nederlandse plaatsnamen verklaard[1] (in Dutch), Mijnbestseller.nl, →ISBN

German[edit]

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A wood chisel

Etymology[edit]

Via German Low German from Middle Low German beitel. High German equivalents (beißel, etc.) are attested a couple of times. Cognate with Dutch beitel.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈbaɪ̯təl/, [ˈbaɪ̯təl], [ˈbaɪ̯tl̩]
  • (file)

Noun[edit]

Beitel m (strong, genitive Beitels, plural Beitel)

  1. chisel, wood chisel (a tool for caving wood, etc.)
    Synonyms: Stechbeitel, Stemmeisen

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Noun[edit]

Beitel m (plural Beitels)

  1. chisel