Dutch

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Etymology

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Compound of man +‎ wijf.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈmɑn.ʋɛi̯f/
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  • Hyphenation: man‧wijf

Noun

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manwijf n (plural manwijven)

  1. (derogatory, offensive) A woman with a rugged, masculine appearance.
  2. (obsolete) A hermaphrodite.
    Synonym: hermafrodiet