veiligheidsspeld

Dutch

Alternative forms
  • veiligheidspeld (superseded, uncommon)

Etymology

From veiligheid +‎ -s- +‎ speld, perhaps a calque of English safety pin.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈvɛi̯.ləx.ɦɛi̯tˌspɛlt/
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  • Hyphenation: vei‧lig‧heids‧speld

Noun

veiligheidsspeld f (plural veiligheidsspelden, diminutive veiligheidsspeldje n)

  1. A safety pin.

Descendants
  • → West Frisian: feilichheidsspjelde (calque)
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