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Dutch
Etymology
Presumably in each sense independently derived from French référence, presumably from Old French referer (14th century), anyway from Latin referre "to relate, refer", literally "to carry back", itself from re- "back" + ferre "to carry, bring"
Pronunciation
Noun
referentie f (plural referenties, diminutive referentietje n)
- a reference, person who vouches for another, character witness
- a quoted or otherwise consulted, preferably reliably or authoritative source, as for writing an academic document
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