weeskind

Dutch

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈʋeːs.kɪnt/
  • Audio:(file)
  • Hyphenation: wees‧kind

Noun

weeskind n (plural weeskinderen, diminutive weeskindje n)

  1. an orphaned child, an underage orphan
    Synonyms: weesjongen, weesmeisje

Derived terms

Descendants

  • Afrikaans: weeskind
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