weesgegroet

Dutch

Etymology

From wees (“be [imperative]”) +‎ gegroet (“greeted/saluted”).

Pronunciation

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Hyphenation: wees‧ge‧groet

Noun

weesgegroet n (plural weesgegroeten, diminutive weesgegroetje n)

1. (Roman Catholicism) the Catholic prayer Hail Mary, after its (merged) first words

Synonyms

• Ave Maria n (Latinate)

See also

• Onze Vader n