eersteling

Dutch

Etymology

From eerste +‎ -ling. Compare German Erstling.

Pronunciation

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Noun

eersteling m (plural eerstelingen, diminutive eerstelingetje n)

(archaic) the first fruits of a field or flock
(archaic, figuratively) the first-born

Synonyms

(first-born): eerstgeborene

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