belfort

Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch belfroet, from Old French beffroi, from Frankish [Term?].

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈbɛl.fɔrt/
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  • Hyphenation: bel‧fort
  • Rhymes: -ɛlfɔrt
  • Homophone: Belfort

Noun

belfort n (plural belforten, diminutive belfortje n)

  1. belfry (belltower not belonging to a church)
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