Danish

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Etymology

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From Middle Low German grevink (and grevel), derived from the verb graven (to dig), from Proto-Germanic *grabaną (Danish grave). The word has replaced older taks, from Proto-Germanic *þahsuz.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ɡrɛvleŋ/, [ˈɡ̊ʁ̥awleŋ], [ˈɡ̊ʁ̥ɛwleŋ]
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Noun

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grævling c (singular definite grævlingen, plural indefinite grævlinger)

  1. a badger (in particular the European badger, Meles meles)

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