worshond

Afrikaans

FWOTD – 19 November 2018

Etymology

Compound of wors (“sausage”) +‎ hond (“dog”). Compare English wiener dog.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈvɔ(ː)rs.ɦɔnt/

Noun

worshond (plural worshonde, diminutive worshondjie)

1. dachshund
   • 2007, Emile Joubert, Kouefront. Kortverhale, page 94:

     Albei worshonde is swart met bruin merke om die ken, pote en boude.

     Both dachshunds are black with brown blots around the chin, legs and buttocks.