knaak

See also: Knaak

Dutch

Etymology

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Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /knaːk/
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  • Hyphenation: knaak
  • Rhymes: -aːk

Noun

knaak m (plural knaken, diminutive knaakje n)

  1. (informal, Netherlands) A 2½ guilders coin.
    Synonym: rijksdaalder
  2. (archaic) A large, valuable coin.

Descendants
  • → Sranan Tongo: knaka
  • → West Frisian: knaak
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