Dutch

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Etymology

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From Middle Dutch goedertierenheit, variant of goedertierheit. Equivalent to goedertieren +‎ -heid.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˌɣu.dərˈtiː.rə(n).ɦɛi̯t/
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  • Hyphenation: goe‧der‧tie‧ren‧heid

Noun

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goedertierenheid f (uncountable)

  1. (now chiefly Christianity, otherwise archaic) lovingkindness