Where does “streling” come from?

streling (Dutch) comes from Dutch strelen, from Middle Dutch strelen, from Old Dutch strālen, from Proto-Germanic strēlijaną.

streling (Dutch): petting

Definitions

Step	Language	Word	Meaning
1	Dutch	strelen	to pet, caress
2	Middle Dutch	strelen	—
3	Old Dutch	strālen	—
4	Proto-Germanic	strēlijaną	—

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