juffrouw

Dutch (Brabantic)

/ˈjʏfrɑu̯/

noun
Definitions
  • young woman, normally unmarried
  • female teacher at a primary school or a nursing school

Etymology

Inherited from Middle Dutch juffrouwe.

Origin

Middle Dutch

juffrouwe

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