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Etymology

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From wacht (guard, watch) +‎ huis (house, construction) +‎ -je (diminutive).

Pronunciation

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Noun

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wachthuisje n (plural wachthuisjes)

  1. a sentry-box, booth to provide elementary shelter to a sentry
  2. a wachtman's hut
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