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Dutch
Etymology
Literally, “screaming kitchen maid”.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˌɣɪ.lən.də ˈkøː.kə(n)ˌmɛi̯t/
Noun
gillende keukenmeid f (plural gillende keukenmeiden)
- Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see gillend, keukenmeid.
- a type of skyrocket firework that produces a loudly shrieking whistle and now often a (very) loud bang
1932 August 18, “Vuurwerk-relletjes te Zandvoort: Raadsvergadering verstoord. Van sissers, donderbussen en paardenvolk”, in Nieuwe Haarlemsche Courant, vol. 55, no. 18.153, page 2:Wel vloog hier en daar nog een gillende „keukenmeid” de lucht in, maarde gang was er uit.- (please add an English translation of this quotation)
- 1939 August 9, K., "Zijn donderbussen speelgoed?" (letter to the editor), Rotterdamsch Nieuwsblad, vol. 62. no. 18.825, part 4, page 2.
Openstaande vensters zijn niet veilig, want plotseling komt er een „gillende keukenmeid” haar entrée maken, hetgeen vaak een paar gordijnen kost, om van verdere kosten maar niet te spreken.- (please add an English translation of this quotation)
- someone who is easily scared, screams often or has a loud voice