kwispel

Dutch

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈkʋɪs.pəl/

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• Hyphenation: kwis‧pel

Etymology 1

From Middle Dutch quispel. This etymology is incomplete. You can help Wiktionary by elaborating on the origins of this term.

Noun

kwispel m (plural kwispels, diminutive kwispeltje n)

1. A bundle, especially of hair, often used as a crude brush.
2. A tassel.

Derived terms

• kwispelen

Etymology 2

From kwispelen.

Noun

kwispel m (uncountable)

1. A wag, the act of wagging.

Etymology 3

See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.

Verb

kwispel

1. inflection of kwispelen:
   1. first-person singular present indicative
   2. imperative