buitenmoeder

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Dutch

Etymology

Compound of buiten +‎ moeder.

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ˈbœy̯.tə(n)ˌmu.dər/
Hyphenation: bui‧ten‧moe‧der

Noun

buitenmoeder f (plural buitenmoeders)

(historical) A regentess belonging to the governing board of an orphanage.

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