Vlies
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German
[edit]Etymology
[edit]16th century, at first only in reference to the Order of the Golden Fleece, from Middle Dutch vlies, from Proto-West Germanic *fleus. The later freer use for “fleece” was reinforced by inherited Low German forms, whereas the rare Middle High German vlius had no continuation. The spelling with V- follows the Dutch, but was supported by an unetymological association with Latin vellus. Doublet of Fleece, a later borrowing from English.
Pronunciation
[edit]Noun
[edit]Vlies n (strong, genitive Vlieses, plural Vliese)
- (technical or higher register) fleece (wool of a sheep or similar animal, with or without the skin)
- Synonyms: Schaffell, Schafwolle
Declension
[edit]Declension of Vlies [neuter, strong]
Derived terms
[edit]Further reading
[edit]- Vlies on the German Wikipedia.Wikipedia de
- “Vlies” in Duden online
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