vorst

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Contents 1 Dutch 1.1 Etymology 1 1.1.1 Noun 1.1.2 Derived terms 1.1.3 Synonyms 1.2 Etymology 2 1.2.1 Noun 1.2.2 Derived terms 1.3 Etymology 3 1.3.1 Noun 1.3.2 Derived terms 1.4 References

[edit] Dutch

[edit] Etymology 1

Germanic, cognate wth German Fürst

[edit] Noun

vorst (plural m, diminutive vorstje, diminutive plural vorstjes)

1. generic term for prince, monarch, ruler
2. prince, rendering of tradition-specific title of certain ranks (all below King)

[edit] Derived terms

• vorstelijk
• vorstendom n.
• vorstenhuis n.
• grootvorst m.
• keurvorst m.
• rijksvorst m.

[edit] Synonyms

• heerser m.
• monarch m.
• prins m.

[edit] Etymology 2

cognate with French forêt, English forrest

[edit] Noun

vorst (plural m, diminutive vorstje, diminutive plural vorstjes)

1. wood(land), forest

[edit] Derived terms

• vorster m.

[edit] Etymology 3

Germanic, cognate with vriezen, English frost and freeze

[edit] Noun

vorst (plural m, diminutive vorstje, diminutive plural vorstjes)

1. freeze, frosty weather

[edit] Derived terms

• nachtvorst m.
• vorstgrens
• vorstig

[edit] References

• M. J. Koenen & J. Endepols, Verklarend Handwoordenboek der Nederlandse Taal (tevens Vreemde-woordentolk), Groningen, Wolters-Noordhoff, 1969 (26th edition) [Dutch dictionary in Dutch]