lijfspreuk

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Dutch

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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Compound of lijf +‎ spreuk. First attested in the early 18th century.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈlɛi̯f.sprøːk/
  • Audio:(file)
  • Hyphenation: lijf‧spreuk

Noun

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lijfspreuk f or m (plural lijfspreuken, diminutive lijfspreukje n)

  1. motto (personal motto, rather than heraldic)

Descendants

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  • Afrikaans: lyfspreuk
  • → West Frisian: liifspreuk
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