peetvader

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Afrikaans[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Dutch peetvader. Equivalent to peet +‎ vader.

Pronunciation[edit]

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Noun[edit]

peetvader (plural peetvaders, diminutive peetvadertjie)

  1. godfather

Dutch[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Compound of peet +‎ vader. The sense “mob leader” is influenced by English godfather, in particular by The Godfather.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈpeːtˌfaː.dər/
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  • Hyphenation: peet‧va‧der

Noun[edit]

peetvader m (plural peetvaders, diminutive peetvadertje n)

  1. godfather (mob boss)
  2. (uncommon) godfather (male godparent)
    Synonyms: peetoom, peter

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