beurtschip

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Dutch[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Compound of beurt +‎ schip.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈbøːrt.sxɪp/
  • (file)
  • Hyphenation: beurt‧schip

Noun[edit]

beurtschip n (plural beurtschepen, diminutive beurtscheepje n)

  1. (historical) A line ship for inland transportation of passengers and freight according to a regular schedule.
    Synonym: beurtman

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