vrouwmens

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Dutch

Alternative forms

Etymology

Compound of vrouw +‎ mens.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈvrɑu̯.mɛns/
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  • Hyphenation: vrouw‧mens

Noun

vrouwmens n or f (plural vrouwmensen, diminutive vrouwmensje n)

  1. (now chiefly Belgium, neutral) woman
  2. (Netherlands, derogatory) woman, bint

Usage notes

Use of the feminine gender is now archaic. The derogatory meaning, the most common meaning in the Netherlands, virtually always uses the neuter gender. Also compare the neuter usage at mens.

Derived terms

Descendants

  • Jersey Dutch: vrā́umes, vrā́umens