ijlbode

Dutch

Etymology

From ijlen (“to rush”) +‎ bode (“messenger”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈɛi̯lˌboː.də/

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• Hyphenation: ijl‧bo‧de

Noun

ijlbode m (plural ijlboden or ijlbodes, diminutive ijlbodetje n)

1. an express messenger, sent to speedily deliver an urgent tiding

Synonyms

• renbode