Dutch

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Etymology

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From Middle Dutch habijt, from Old French habit, from Latin habitus.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ɦaːˈbɛi̯t/
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  • Hyphenation: ha‧bijt
  • Rhymes: -ɛi̯t

Noun

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habijt n or m (plural habijten, diminutive habijtje n)

  1. habit (dress worn by monks and nuns)

Descendants

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  • Afrikaans: habyt
  • Papiamentu: habeit