Dutch

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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Literally, golden old [one]; the replacing of -d- with -w- represents an instance of colloquial d-weakening, as in veehouwer, kouwe, and so forth.

Noun

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gouwe ouwe m (plural gouwe ouwes)

  1. (informal) An oldie, a beloved hit song from the past.

Usage notes

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  • This form is far more common than the formally correct goude oude.