erfgenaam

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Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch erfgename. Equivalent to erf + a deverbal from noemen.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈɛrf.xəˌnaːm/
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  • Hyphenation: erf‧ge‧naam

Noun

erfgenaam m (plural erfgenamen, diminutive erfgenaampje n, feminine erfgename)

  1. heir (someone who inherits, or is designated to inherit)

Descendants

  • Negerhollands: ervgenaam, erfgenaem
  • Papiamentu: erfgenam (dated)