vroedvrouw

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Dutch

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Etymology

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From Middle Dutch vroedvrouw, a calque of Old French sage-femme. Equivalent to vroed (wise) +‎ vrouw (woman).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈvrutˌfrɑu̯/, /ˈvrudˌvrɑu̯/
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  • Hyphenation: vroed‧vrouw

Noun

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vroedvrouw f (plural vroedvrouwen, diminutive vroedvrouwtje n, masculine vroedman)

  1. midwife (woman who assists women in childbirth)

Synonyms

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Descendants

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  • Afrikaans: vroedvrou

References

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