weesmeisje

Dutch (Brabantic)

/ˈʋeːsˌmɛi̯.ʃə/

noun
Definitions
  • An orphan girl.

Etymology

Compound from Dutch, Flemish wees (orphan, be) + Dutch, Flemish meisje.

Origin

Dutch (Brabantic)

meisje

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