aalmoes

Afrikaans

Etymology

From Dutch aalmoes, from Middle Dutch aelmoesene.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈɑːl.mus/

Noun

aalmoes (plural aalmoese, diminutive aalmoesie)

1. alms, charity

Derived terms

• aalmoesenier

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Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch aelmoesene. This etymology is incomplete. You can help Wiktionary by elaborating on the origins of this term.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈaːl.mus/

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• Hyphenation: aal‧moes

Noun

aalmoes f (plural aalmoezen, diminutive aalmoesje n)

1. alms (gift to a beggar)
2. charity, small gift, pittance.

Derived terms

• aalmoezenier

Descendants

• Afrikaans: aalmoes