vrouwmens

Dutch

Alternative forms

• vrouwmensch (obsolete)

Etymology

Compound of vrouw +‎ mens.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈvrɑu̯.mɛns/

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• Hyphenation: vrouw‧mens

Noun

vrouwmens n or f (plural vrouwmensen, diminutive vrouwmensje n)

1. (now chiefly Belgium, neutral) woman
2. (Netherlands, derogatory) woman, bint

Usage notes

Use of the feminine gender is now archaic. The derogatory meaning, the most common meaning in the Netherlands, virtually always uses the neuter gender. Also compare the neuter usage at mens.

Derived terms

• vrommes

Descendants

• Jersey Dutch: vrā́umes, vrā́umens