Dutch edit

Etymology edit

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

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /ˈvɪŋərˌɦut/
  • (file)
  • Hyphenation: vin‧ger‧hoed

Noun edit

vingerhoed m (plural vingerhoeden, diminutive vingerhoedje n)

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

Derived terms edit

Descendants edit

  • Afrikaans: vingerhoed
  • Aukan: finguutu

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