belfort

Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch belfroet, from Old French beffroi, from Frankish [Term?].

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /bɛl.fɔrt/

• Audio:

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• Hyphenation: bel‧fort

Noun

belfort n (plural belforten, diminutive belfortje n)

1. belfry (belltower not belonging to a church)

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