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Dutch
Etymology
From the Dutch noun vrouw.
Suffix
-vrouw f (plural -vrouwen or -lieden or -lui or -mensen)
- someone (implied female) who is an expert in an area
- sportvrouw ― sportswoman
- someone (implied female) who is employed or holds a position in an area
- politievrouw ― policewoman
- someone (implied female) who has special characteristics relating to an area
- landsvrouw ― countrywoman
Usage notes
The plural form of -vrouw is -vrouwen, -mensen (“people”) or sometimes -lieden (-lui in spoken language).
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