armenhuis

Dutch

Alternative forms

• armhuis

Etymology

Compound of arme (“poor person”) +‎ -en- +‎ huis (“house”). First attested in the 18th century in this form, but attested since the 17th century in a different form.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈɑr.mə(n)ˌɦœy̯s/

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• Hyphenation: ar‧men‧huis

Noun

armenhuis n (plural armenhuizen, diminutive armenhuisje n)

1. poorhouse