botermijn

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Dutch[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Compound of boter (“butter”) +‎ mijn (“Dutch auction”).

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈboː.tərˌmɛi̯n/
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  • Hyphenation: bo‧ter‧mijn

Noun[edit]

botermijn f (plural botermijnen)

  1. (historical, Southern) A Dutch auction (reverse auction with gradual reduction of the price) for butter.
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