wisselkind

Dutch

Etymology

From wisselen (“to swap”) +‎ kind (“child”).

Pronunciation

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Noun

wisselkind n (plural wisselkinderen, diminutive wisselkindje n)

1. (folklore) changeling; an infant of a magical creature secretly exchanged for a human infant

   Synonym: wisselbalg

2. swapling; an infant secretly exchanged for another