Dutch Word of the Day
laken
sheet
Gender
The gender of laken is neuter. E.g. het laken.Definitions
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| laken |
| 1. n-n. woollen broadcloth (fulled and woven fabric made of wool), very sought-after for clothing in the feudal era |
| 2. n-n. bedsheet |
| 3. v. to criticize, reproach, denounce |
| De gasten van dat groezelig motel laken tevergeefs de gebrekkige hygiëne van de lakens. - The guests in that sleazy motel denounce in vain the poor sheets hygiene. |
| 4. n. plural of laak |
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