vrijer

Dutch

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈvrɛi̯.ər/

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• Hyphenation: vrij‧er
• Rhymes: -ɛi̯ər

Etymology 1

From Middle Dutch vriër. Equivalent to vrijen +‎ -er.

Noun

vrijer m (plural vrijers, diminutive vrijertje n, feminine vrijster)

1. suitor
2. lover, friend
3. bachelor
4. A large speculoos biscuit in the shape of a man, traditionally given to women by suitors.

Derived terms

• op vrijersvoeten

Etymology 2

See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.

Adjective

vrijer

1. comparative degree of vrij