weeskind

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Dutch

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Etymology

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

Pronunciation

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

Noun

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weeskind n (plural weeskinderen, diminutive weeskindje n)

  1. An orphaned child, an underage orphan.

Hyponyms

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Descendants

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  • Afrikaans: weeskind
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