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