Dutch

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Etymology

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From weren +‎ kerk, likely a calque of German Wehrkirche.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈʋeːr.kɛrk/
  • Hyphenation: weer‧kerk

Noun

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weerkerk f (plural weerkerken, diminutive weerkerkje n)

  1. A fortified church (church with fortified walls, serving as a fortification).