wachthuis

Dutch edit

Etymology edit

From Middle Dutch wachthuus. Equivalent to wacht or wachten +‎ huis.

Pronunciation edit

IPA^(key): /ˈʋɑxt.ɦœy̯s/
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Hyphenation: wacht‧huis

Noun edit

wachthuis n (plural wachthuizen, diminutive wachthuisje n)

guardhouse
(chiefly diminutive) guard booth, sentry-box

Descendants edit

Negerhollands: wachthoes

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