mijt
Dutch edit
Pronunciation edit
Etymology 1 edit
From Middle Dutch mite, from Old Dutch *mīta, from Proto-Germanic *mītōn.
Noun edit
mijt f (plural mijten, diminutive mijtje n)
- mite (a tiny, arachnid bug)
Compounds edit
Etymology 2 edit
From Middle Dutch mite, from Latin mēta.
Noun edit
mijt f (plural mijten, diminutive mijtje n)
Derived terms edit
Etymology 3 edit
(This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.)
Noun edit
mijt f (plural mijten, diminutive mijtje n)
- (numismatics) a former copper coin, 1/24 of a groot
- pittance
References edit
- M. J. Koenen & J. Endepols, Verklarend Handwoordenboek der Nederlandse Taal (tevens Vreemde-woordentolk), Groningen, Wolters-Noordhoff, 1969 (26th edition) [Dutch dictionary in Dutch]