boeien.
to tie down, tie up, bind, shackle
Meaning & usage
to tie down, tie up, bind, shackle
to captivate, fascinate, interest
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Het boeit mij niet wat jij denkt.
Where this word comes from
From Middle Dutch boeyen. Equivalent to boei + -en.
to raise the ship's side with side-boards
to raise a similar extra on construction
Where this word comes from
From Middle Dutch boeyen.
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