Where does “ijzerenheinig” come from?
ijzerenheinig (Dutch) comes from Dutch hein, from Middle Dutch hein, from Middle Dutch heinen — to physically demarcate lands.
ijzerenheinig (Dutch): imperturbable
Definitions
- imperturbable
Ancestry of “ijzerenheinig”, step by step
ijzerenheinig traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Dutch hein
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dutch | hein | physical demarcation between fields or yards,... |
| 2 | Middle Dutch | hein | — |
| 3 | Middle Dutch | heinen | to physically demarcate lands |
via Dutch ijzeren
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dutch | ijzeren | iron (made out of iron) |