Dutch

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Etymology

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From Middle Dutch *wontartse. Equivalent to wond +‎ arts. Compare German Wundarzt.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈʋɔnt.ɑrts/
  • Hyphenation: wond‧arts

Noun

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wondarts m (plural wondartsen, diminutive wondartsje n)

  1. (historical) surgeon
  2. (historical) barber who performed surgery

Descendants

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  • Indonesian: dokter bedah (calque)