paaien
Pronunciation: /ˈpaːi̯ə(n)/
“paaien” is a Dutch word. Its 2 meanings in English:
verb
Etymology
The sense "to coax, sweet-talk" is inherited from Middle Dutch payen, which derives from Old French paiier (“to pay; to satisfy”). The sense "to spawn" is probably etymologically identical, but the details are uncertain.
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