ballingschap

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Dutch[edit]

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Etymology[edit]

From Middle Dutch banlincschap. Equivalent to balling (exiled person) +‎ -schap.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈbɑ.lɪŋˌsxɑp/
  • (file)
  • Hyphenation: bal‧ling‧schap

Noun[edit]

ballingschap f (uncountable)

  1. exile (state of being in exile)

Descendants[edit]

  • Afrikaans: ballingskap
  • West Frisian: ballingskip