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weeskind

Dutch edit

Etymology edit

From Middle Dutch wesekint. Equivalent to wees (“orphan”) +‎ kind (“child”). Compare German Waisenkind.

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /ˈʋeːs.kɪnt/
  • Audio(file)
  • Hyphenation: wees‧kind

Noun edit

weeskind n (plural weeskinderen, diminutive weeskindje n)

  1. An orphaned child, an underage orphan.

Hyponyms edit

Descendants edit

  • Afrikaans: weeskind
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