kêrel

See also: kerel

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Etymology

From Dutch kerel, from Middle Dutch kerel, carel, caerl, kerl, from Old Dutch *karl, *karal, *keril, from Proto-Germanic *karilaz.

Noun

kêrel (plural kêrels, diminutive kêreltjie)

1. fellow, lad, chap
2. boyfriend (romantic)

Derived terms

• kêrelmal
• kêreltjie