proosdij

Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch proosdie, uncommon variant of provestie. Equivalent to proost +‎ -ij.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /proːsˈdɛi̯/
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  • Hyphenation: proos‧dij
  • Rhymes: -ɛi̯

Noun

proosdij f (plural proosdijen)

  1. (Christianity) A provosty, a provostship, a provostry; the office or remit of a provost/
  2. (Christianity) The residence of a provost.
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