bescheid

See also: Bescheid

Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch bescheit. Equivalent to a deverbal from bescheiden.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /bəˈsxɛi̯t/
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  • Hyphenation: be‧scheid
  • Rhymes: -ɛi̯t
  • Homophone: beschijt

Noun

bescheid n (plural bescheiden)

  1. reply, response
  2. document, file
  3. soundness of mind, good judgement

Usage notes
  • In the meaning “document, file” it is commonly used in the plural form.

Derived terms
  • bescheidschrift

Descendants
  • Negerhollands: beskeed
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