Neuter

weerlicht

Meaning

  1. (neuter) sheet lightning
  2. (dated, neuter) lightning (in general)

Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈʋeːr.lɪxt/
Etymology

In summary

From Middle Dutch wederlicht, a form of wederlijc modified by folk etymology. Ultimately meaning 'lightning dance' or 'lightning play'. Cognate to German Wetterleuchten. See also huwelijk.

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