staaf

See also: sta af

Dutch

Etymology

From the inflected forms of Dutch staf.[1]

Pronunciation

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  • Rhymes: -aːf

Noun

staaf m (plural staven, diminutive staafje n)

  1. bar, rod (solid metal object)
  2. rod cell (in the retina)

References

  1. ↑ J. de Vries & F. de Tollenaere, "Etymologisch Woordenboek", Uitgeverij Het Spectrum, Utrecht, 1986 (14de druk)

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