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Etymology

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From Kenau Simonsdochter Hasselaer, after her defence of Haarlem (1572-1573).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈkeː.nɑu̯/
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  • Hyphenation: ke‧nau

Noun

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kenau f (plural kenaus, diminutive kenautje n)

  1. (Netherlands, derogatory, offensive) domineering woman, shrew

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