dienstbode

Dutch

Etymology

Compound of dienst +‎ bode.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈdinstˌboː.də/
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  • Hyphenation: dienst‧bo‧de

Noun

dienstbode m or f (plural dienstboden or dienstbodes, diminutive dienstbodetje n)

  1. servant
  2. (now more commonly) maidservant
    Synonyms: bode, dienstmeid
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