wambuis

Dutch

Etymology

From Old French wambais, from Middle High German wambeis (“doublet”), ultimately from Old High German wamba (“stomach”). Related to Dutch wam (“belly”).

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): [ˈʋɑmˌbœy̯s]
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Noun

wambuis n (plural wambuizen, diminutive wambuisje n)

gambeson

Derived terms

buis (clipping)