voorwerk

See also: Voorwerk

Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch vorewerc, from Old Dutch *forawerk (only in toponyms). By surface analysis, voor +‎ werk. Compare German Vorwerk.

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Noun

voorwerk n (plural voorwerken, diminutive voorwerkje n)

  1. preparatory work; preparation
    Synonym: voorbereiding
  2. front matter
  3. (historical) monastic grange
  4. (historical, military) outwork

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