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pikbroek

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Dutch

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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From pik (pitch, tar) +‎ broek (pants, breeches).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈpɪk.bruk/
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  • Hyphenation: pik‧broek

Noun

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pikbroek f (plural pikbroeken, diminutive pikbroekje n)

  1. a sailor; equivalent to British jacktar
  2. (rare) a pair of tarred breeches, as worn by sailors