vingerhoed

Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch vingerhoet. Equivalent to vinger (“finger”) +‎ hoed (“hat, cover”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈvɪŋərˌɦut/
  • Audio:(file)
  • Hyphenation: vin‧ger‧hoed

Noun

vingerhoed m (plural vingerhoeden, diminutive vingerhoedje n)

  1. a thimble (sewing implement protecting the finger)

Derived terms

Descendants

  • Afrikaans: vingerhoed
  • → Aukan: finguutu

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