vrijster

Dutch

Etymology

From vrijen +‎ -ster.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈvrɛi̯.stər/
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  • Hyphenation: vrij‧ster
  • Rhymes: -ɛi̯stər

Noun

vrijster f (plural vrijsters, diminutive vrijstertje n, masculine vrijer)

  1. female lover, female friend
  2. bachelorette
  3. (derogatory) old spinster, old maid (“oude vrijster”)
  4. A large speculoos biscuit in the shape of a woman, traditionally given to men by suitresses.

Descendants
  • Negerhollands: fristu
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