ijlbode

Dutch

Etymology

From ijlen (“to rush”) +‎ bode (“messenger”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈɛilˌboː.də/
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  • Hyphenation: ijl‧bo‧de

Noun

ijlbode m (plural ijlboden or ijlbodes, diminutive ijlbodetje n)

  1. An express messenger, sent to speedily deliver an urgent tiding.

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