Dutch edit

Etymology edit

Compound of dienst +‎ meid.

Pronunciation edit

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

Noun edit

dienstmeid f (plural dienstmeiden, diminutive dienstmeisje n)

  1. maid, maidservant
    Synonym: dienstmaagd

Descendants edit

  • Negerhollands: dienstmejsje (from the diminutive)