De pijl
Example: De pijl was een belangrijk wapen in de middeleeuwen.
Definition
"De pijl" refers to an arrow, a pointed projectile that is shot from a bow. It was a crucial weapon in medieval times, used both for hunting and warfare. "De pijl" typically consists of a shaft with a pointed tip and stabilizing feathers at the end.
Etymology
The Dutch word "de pijl" comes from the Old Dutch word 'pil' or 'pijl,' which is related to the German 'Pfeil,' both meaning arrow. The term has ancient roots in Germanic languages, emphasizing its long-standing importance in hunting and combat. Did you know that the shape of "de pijl" inspired the design of modern directional arrows?
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"De pijl" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - History - (A1) - set 1", containing 104 commonly used words.
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