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Etymology

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From Dutch muntstuk. Equivalent to munt +‎ stuk.

Noun

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muntstuk (plural muntstukke, diminutive muntstukkie)

  1. coin

Dutch

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Etymology

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Compound of munt (coin, currency) +‎ stuk (piece). First attested in the seventeenth century.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈmʏnt.stʏk/
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  • Hyphenation: munt‧stuk

Noun

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muntstuk n (plural muntstukken, diminutive muntstukje n)

  1. A coin, metallic piece of cash
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Descendants

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  • Afrikaans: muntstuk