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Where does “gelul” come from?

gelul (Dutch) comes from Dutch lullen, from Middle Dutch lollen.

gelul (Dutch): bullshit, empty talk

Definitions

  1. bullshit, empty talk

Ancestry of “gelul”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1DutchlullenTo talk/tell nonsense; To mumble; To be occupied...
2Middle Dutchlollen—
Every word from Middle Dutch lollen →