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teef

teef

English

Noun

teef

  1. plural form of toof

Dutch

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /teːf/
  • Rhymes: -eːf

Etymology

From Middle Dutch teve, from Old Dutch *tiva, from Proto-Germanic *tibō-.

Cognate to Old English tife and probably German Zibbe.

Noun

teef f (plural teven, diminutive teefje n, masculine reu)

  1. A bitch, a female dog: a female dog or other canine.

References

  • "Teef (wijfjeshond)", in M. Philippa e.a. (2003-2009), Etymologisch Woordenboek van het Nederlands, via: Etymologiebank.nl.

West Frisian

Etymology

From Dutch teef.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /teːf/

Noun

teef c (plural teven, diminutive teefje)

  1. A bitch, a female dog: a female dog or other canine.