gerief

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gerief (plural geriewe)

  1. amenity, comfort

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Etymology[edit]

From Middle Dutch gerijf, gerief. Possibly derived from Middle Dutch rive, rieve (“abundant, mild”) with the prefix ge-, from uncertain origin. Possibly ultimately from Proto-Germanic *rībaz (“generous, abundant”) and related to Lithuanian riebus (“fat”).

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gerief n (uncountable)

  1. comfort, ease
    Synonyms: comfort, gemak
  2. use, utility
  3. (especially in compounds) equipment, tools
    Synonyms: gerei, gereedschap
  4. things, stuff
    Er zit teveel gerief in mijn sacoche—ik vind mijne gsm niet.
    There are too many things in my handbag—I can't find my mobile phone.
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