Le̩wäit

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Limburgish

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Etymology

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From earlier Lawäit, not related to Limburgish Le̩wäi. Compare Belgian Dutch laweit.

Pronunciation

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Noun

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Le̩wäit n (plural Le̩wäide̩) (Rheinische Dokumenta spelling)

  1. (widespread in West Limburgish, Central Limburgish, various dialects of Northern East Limburgish and Heerlen, Venlo) racket, noise
  2. (As, Tungelroy) fuss, upheaval, hassle
  3. (Beegden) outcry, clamour