kattebel

Dutch

Etymology

From older cartabelle, from Latin scartabello, possibly from Latin cartabulum. Changed by folk etymology to kat +‎ -e- +‎ bel.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈkɑ.təˌbɛl/
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  • Hyphenation: kat‧te‧bel

Noun

kattebel f (plural kattebellen, diminutive kattebelletje n)

  1. (chiefly diminutive) a short, hastily written letter
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