hofpop

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Dutch[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Compound of hof +‎ pop.

Pronunciation[edit]

IPA^(key): /ˈɦɔf.pɔp/
Hyphenation: hof‧pop

Noun[edit]

hofpop f (plural hofpoppen)

(obsolete) A courtesan, a high-status mistress or prostitute.
Synonym: courtisane
(obsolete, derogatory) A weak and foppish court noble.
Synonyms: hofjonker, modejonker

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