gildeproef

Dutch

Etymology

Compound of gilde (guild) +‎ proef (test).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈɣɪl.dəˌpruf/
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  • Hyphenation: gil‧de‧proef

Noun

gildeproef f (plural gildeproeven, diminutive gildeproefje n)

  1. a test to obtain (full) membership of a professional guild, notably the rank of master
  2. the work which is expertly produced to accomplish such test
    Synonym: meesterstuk