weeskind

Dutch

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ˈʋeːs.kɪnt/
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Hyphenation: wees‧kind

Noun

weeskind n (plural weeskinderen, diminutive weeskindje n)

An orphaned child, an underage orphan.

Hyponyms

Descendants

Afrikaans: weeskind

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