toskedokter

West Frisian

Etymology

From tosk (“tooth”) +‎ -e- +‎ dokter (“doctor”). Akin to Saterland Frisian Tuskedokter and Dutch tandarts.

Noun

toskedokter c (plural toskedokters)

1. dentist
   • 1995, Rienk de Haan, Mei freonlike groetnis, page 11:

     De fytsmakker ferkeapet fytsbannen.
     De toskedokter lûkt net graach kiezzen.
     Wy hoopje dat jo in priis wûn hawwe.

     The bycicle salesman sells bycicle tires.
     The dentist doesn't willingly pull teeth.
     We hope that they have won a prise.