overhemd

Dutch

Etymology

From over (“upper”) +‎ hemd (“shirt”). Compare German Oberhemd.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈoː.vərˌɦɛmt/
  • Audio:(file)
  • Hyphenation: o‧ver‧hemd

Noun

overhemd n (plural overhemden, diminutive overhemdje n)

  1. shirt [from late 18th c.]

Descendants

  • Afrikaans: oorhemp
  • → West Frisian: oerhimd (calque)
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