vingerhoed

Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch vingerhoet. Equivalent to vinger (“finger”) +‎ hoed (“hat, cover”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈvɪŋərˌɦut/

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• Hyphenation: vin‧ger‧hoed

Noun

vingerhoed m (plural vingerhoeden, diminutive vingerhoedje n)

1. A thimble (sewing implement protecting the finger).

Derived terms

• vingerhoedskruid

Descendants

• Afrikaans: vingerhoed
• → Aukan: finguutu

Anagrams

• onderhevig