De boog
Example: De boog werd gebruikt door soldaten in de middeleeuwen.
Definition
"De boog" refers to a bow, a weapon historically used by soldiers in medieval times to shoot arrows. It consists of a curved piece of wood or other material with a string connecting its two ends, allowing it to launch projectiles accurately over distances.
Etymology
The term "de boog" comes from the Dutch word for 'bow,' which has roots in Old Dutch and Germanic languages. It originally described a curved shape or arch, which later extended to the weapon due to its distinctive bent form. Did you know that the word 'bow' in English shares this ancient origin?
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"De boog" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - History - (A1) - set 1", containing 104 commonly used words.
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