mevrouw

English

Etymology

Borrowed from Dutch mevrouw.

Noun

mevrouw (plural mevrouws)

  1. A Dutchwoman, especially a Dutch or Afrikaner mistress.

Dutch

Etymology

From mijn (“my”) +‎ vrouw (“lady”), formed similar to English milady.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /məˈvrɑu̯/
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  • Rhymes: -ɑu̯

Noun

mevrouw f (plural mevrouwen, diminutive mevrouwtje n)

  1. madam, miss

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