wisselkind

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Etymology

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From wisselen (to swap) +‎ kind (child).

Pronunciation

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Noun

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wisselkind n (plural wisselkinderen, diminutive wisselkindje n)

  1. (folklore) changeling; an infant of a magical creature secretly exchanged for a human infant
    Synonym: wisselbalg
  2. swapling; an infant secretly exchanged for another