baaierd

== Dutch == === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈbaːi̯.ərt/ Hyphenation: baai‧erd === Etymology 1 === First attested in the 17th century. Etymology uncertain, perhaps from baaierd, beierd, which might be related to Middle French bayart or Old French baaillier. ==== Noun ==== baaierd m (plural baaierds or baaierden, no diminutive) (religion) the primordial chaos before creation (by extension) chaos Synonyms: chaos, warboel diverse set ===== Descendants ===== Afrikaans: baaierd === Etymology 2 === (This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.) ==== Noun ==== baaierd m (plural baaierds or baaierden, no diminutive) (historical) an institution that provided temporary shelter to poor strangers ===== Alternative forms ===== beierd === References ===