Dutch

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Etymology

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From Middle Dutch achterporte. Equivalent to achter +‎ poort.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈɑx.tərˌpoːrt/
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  • Hyphenation: ach‧ter‧poort

Noun

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achterpoort f (plural achterpoorten, diminutive achterpoortje n)

  1. A postern, a back gate.