hofpop

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Dutch

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Etymology

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Compound of hof +‎ pop.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈɦɔf.pɔp/
  • Hyphenation: hof‧pop

Noun

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hofpop f (plural hofpoppen)

  1. (obsolete) A courtesan, a high-status mistress or prostitute.
    Synonym: courtisane
  2. (obsolete, derogatory) A weak and foppish court noble.
    Synonyms: hofjonker, modejonker