weeskind

Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch wesekint. Equivalent to wees (“orphan”) +‎ kind (“child”). Compare German Waisenkind.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈʋeːs.kɪnt/

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• Hyphenation: wees‧kind

Noun

weeskind n (plural weeskinderen, diminutive weeskindje n)

1. an orphaned child, an underage orphan

   Synonyms: weesjongen, weesmeisje

Derived terms

• karmozijnrood weeskind

Descendants

• Afrikaans: weeskind