theemuts

Dutch

Etymology

Compound of thee (“tea”) +‎ muts (“toque, brimless cap”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈteː.mʏts/
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  • Hyphenation: thee‧muts

Noun

theemuts f (plural theemutsen, diminutive theemutsje n)

  1. tea cosy [from late 19th c.]
    • 1896 January 1, “Ontvreemde of vermiste voorwerpen”, in Haarlem's Dagblad, volume 13, number 3834, page 2:
      Den 23 Dec. jl. heeft zekere Ella Starck 18 jaren, wonende te Nijmegen, te 's Hertogenbosch door oplichting verkregen; […] 1 beige theemuts met blauw en goud bewerkt, niet afgewerkt; […]
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