voorouder

Dutch (Brabantic)

/ˈvoːrˌɑu̯.dər/

noun
Definitions
  • ancestor

Etymology

Inherited from Middle Dutch voreouderen (ancestors) compound from Dutch, Flemish voor (before, in front of, fore, in front, pre-, for, front, fore-, predecing) + Dutch, Flemish ouder (parent, elder).

Origin

Dutch (Brabantic)

ouder

Gloss

parent, elder

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