rouwrand

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Dutch

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Etymology

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First attested in the 19th century. Compound of rouw (mourning) +‎ rand (border, edge).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈrɑu̯.rɑnt/
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  • Hyphenation: rouw‧rand

Noun

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rouwrand m (plural rouwranden, diminutive rouwrandje n)

  1. a black border on a piece of paper (often on envelopes) to signify mourning
  2. (by extension) a connotation of grief to an event or occasion