"probeer" meaning in English

See probeer in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Forms: more probeer [comparative], most probeer [superlative]
Etymology: pro- + beer Etymology templates: {{pre|en|pro|beer}} pro- + beer Head templates: {{en-adj}} probeer (comparative more probeer, superlative most probeer)
  1. In favour of the consumption of beer.
    Sense id: en-probeer-en-adj-5dYpYFHM Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with pro-, Pages with 3 entries, Pages with entries, Pages with 3 entries, Pages with entries Disambiguation of Pages with 3 entries: 28 21 21 3 27 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 22 28 28 2 20
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