theemuts

Dutch

Etymology

Compound of thee (“tea”) +‎ muts (“toque, brimless cap”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈteː.mʏts/
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  • Hyphenation: thee‧muts

Noun

theemuts f (plural theemutsen, diminutive theemutsje n)

  1. tea cosy [from late 19th c.]
    • 1896 January 1, "Ontvreemde of vermiste voorwerpen", Haarlem's Dagblad, Vol. 13, No. 3834, page 2.
      Den 23 Dec. jl. heeft zekere Ella Starck 18 jaren, wonende te Nijmegen, te 's Hertogenbosch door oplichting verkregen; […] 1 beige theemuts met blauw en goud bewerkt, niet afgewerkt; […]
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