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Dutch
Etymology
First attested in the 19th century. Compound of moeder + schip, possibly a calque.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈmu.dərˌsxɪp/
- Hyphenation: moe‧der‧schip
Noun
moederschip n (plural moederschepen)
- mothership (ship functioning as a base for other vessels)