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laken



sheet
sheet

Gender

The gender of laken is neuter. E.g. het laken.

Definitions

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laken
     1. n-n. woollen broadcloth (fulled and woven fabric made of wool), very sought-after for clothing in the feudal era
     2. n-n. bedsheet
     3. v. to criticize, reproach, denounce
           De gasten van dat groezelig motel laken tevergeefs de gebrekkige hygiëne van de lakens. - The guests in that sleazy motel denounce in vain the poor sheets hygiene.
     4. n. plural of laak

Pronunciation

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