Dutch

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Etymology

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Compound of dienst +‎ meid.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈdinst.mɛi̯t/
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  • Hyphenation: dienst‧meid

Noun

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dienstmeid f (plural dienstmeiden, diminutive dienstmeisje n)

  1. maid, maidservant
    Synonym: dienstmaagd

Descendants

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  • Negerhollands: dienstmejsje (from the diminutive)