christenheid

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Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch cristenheit, from Old Dutch christanheyd. Equivalent to christen +‎ -heid. [1]

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈkrɪs.tənˌɦɛi̯t/
  • (some orthodox Protestants) IPA(key): /ˈxrɪs.tənˌɦɛi̯t/
  • Audio:(file)
  • Hyphenation: chris‧ten‧heid

Noun

christenheid f (uncountable)

  1. Christendom

Descendants

  • Negerhollands: christenheid

References

  1. ^ Philippa, Marlies, Debrabandere, Frans, Quak, Arend, Schoonheim, Tanneke, van der Sijs, Nicoline (2003–2009) Etymologisch woordenboek van het Nederlands (in Dutch), Amsterdam: Amsterdam University Press