danshuis

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Dutch

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Etymology

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Compound of dans or dansen (“to dance”) +‎ huis (“house”).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈdɑns.ɦœy̯s/
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  • Hyphenation: dans‧huis

Noun

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danshuis n (plural danshuizen, diminutive danshuisje n)

  1. dancehall
  2. (slang, dated) brothel

Synonyms

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Descendants

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  • Negerhollands: danshus
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