Dutch

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Etymology

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From Middle Dutch côopvāerder, equivalent to koop +‎ varen +‎ -er.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈkoːpˌfaːr.dər/
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  • Hyphenation: koop‧vaar‧der

Noun

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koopvaarder m (plural koopvaarders, diminutive koopvaardertje n)

  1. merchant, trader
  2. merchant vessel