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Etymology 1

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From Middle Dutch krode, from Old Dutch *kroda, Proto-West Germanic *krodu. Cognate to German Kröte (toad).

Noun

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krodde f (plural krodden, diminutive kroddetje n)

  1. (archaic) a toad
    Synonym: pad
  2. an ugly woman

Etymology 2

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Perhaps related to kruid. This etymology is incomplete. You can help Wiktionary by elaborating on the origins of this term.

Noun

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krodde f (plural krodden, diminutive kroddetje n)

  1. Synonym of herik (charlock) (Rhamphospermum arvense, syns. Sinapis arvensis, etc.)
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