vroedvrouw

Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch vroedvrouw, a calque of Old French sage-femme. Equivalent to vroed (“wise”) +‎ vrouw (“woman”).

Pronunciation
  • vroedvrouw(file)
  • Hyphenation: vroed‧vrouw

Noun

vroedvrouw f (plural vroedvrouwen, diminutive vroedvrouwtje n, masculine vroedman)

  1. midwife (woman who assists women in childbirth)

Synonyms
  • vroedkundige
  • verloskundige

Descendants
  • Afrikaans: vroedvrou

References
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