vaenlane

Estonian

Etymology

vaen (hostility) + -lane. Attested since at least 1632, when "wainlasset" is found in a fragmentary Bible (Matthew 22.44).

Noun

vaenlane (genitive vaenlase, partitive vaenlast)

  1. enemy
    • 1739, Piibli Ramat, Genesis 14.20:
      Ja kidetud on se keigekörgem Jummal, kes so waenlased sinno kätte ärra annud.
      And praise be to God Most High, who delivered your enemies into your hand.
    • 1739, Piibli Ramat, Hebrews 1.13:
      istu minno parrema pole, kunni ma saan pannud so waenlased sinno jalge alluseks järjeks?
      Sit at my right hand until I make your enemies a footstool for your feet?

Declension

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