ootmoed

Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch ootmoet, omoet, odemoede, from ode (“easy, light”) + moet (“boldness, courage”) (whence moed). The first element is also found in olijk and derives from Proto-Germanic *auþuz.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈoːt.mut/

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• Hyphenation: oot‧moed

Noun

ootmoed m (uncountable)

1. meekness, humility

Synonyms

• ootmoedigheid

Derived terms

• ootmoedig