toespijs

Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch toespise. Equivalent to toe (“to-; additional; after-”) +‎ spijs (“food, meal”). Compare German Zuspeise, Ancient Greek προσφάγιον (prosphágion). This etymology is incomplete. You can help Wiktionary by elaborating on the origins of this term.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈtu.spɛi̯s/

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• Hyphenation: toe‧spijs

Noun

toespijs f or m (plural toespijzen, diminutive toespijsje n)

1. (Belgium) toppings or spread

   Synonyms: beleg, broodbeleg

2. (Netherlands, uncommon) dessert

   Synonyms: dessert, nagerecht, naspijs, toetje

3. (archaic) side dish

   Synonym: bijgerecht

4. (obsolete) fish or meat
   • 1548, John 21, 5, Leuvense Bijbel.

     Hierom seyt Iesus tot hen. Kinderen en hebdi gheen toespijse?

     Then Jesus said to them: "Children, don't you have any fish?"