bruidsschat

Dutch (Brabantic)

/ˈbrœy̯t.sxɑt/

noun
Definitions
  • dowry money or goods given to the bridegroom by the bride's parents
  • (less common) bride price, reverse dowry money or goods given to the bride or her parents by the bridegroom or his parents

Etymology

Inherited from Middle Dutch bruutscat affix from Dutch, Flemish bruid (bride) + Dutch, Flemish schat (treasure, darling, sweetheart, hoard, valuable).

Origin

Dutch (Brabantic)

schat

Gloss

treasure, darling, sweetheart, hoard, valuable

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