Dutch

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Etymology

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From Middle Dutch toevlucht. Equivalent to toe +‎ vlucht.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈtu.vlʏxt/
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  • Hyphenation: toe‧vlucht

Noun

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toevlucht f or m (plural toevluchten)

  1. recourse (place or person where one seeks refuge or aid)

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Descendants

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  • Afrikaans: toevlug
  • West Frisian: taflecht (calque)