diensthuis

Dutch (Brabantic)

/ˈdinst.ɦœy̯s/

noun
Definitions
  • (figurative) A place where one is subject to slavery, servitude or any other oppression.
  • (rare) An outbuilding used for chores.

Etymology

Compound from Dutch, Flemish dienst (service, worship, shift) + Dutch, Flemish huis (house, home, encasing, huis, institution, house -, house-, domestic-, domestic, building, casing, construction)derived from בֵּית עֲבָדִים (house of bondage).

Origin

בֵּית עֲבָדִים

Gloss

house of bondage

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