biechtvader

Dutch

Etymology

From Lua error in Module:utilities at line 142: attempt to perform arithmetic on local 'h' (a nil value). Equivalent to biecht (“confession”) +‎ vader (“father, priest”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈbixtˌfaː.dər/
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  • Hyphenation: biecht‧va‧der

Noun

biechtvader m (plural biechtvaders, diminutive biechtvadertje n)

  1. father confessor, confessor (priest who administers the sacrament of confession, ad hoc or on a more regular basis with specific believers (e.g. his parishioners))
    Coordinate term: biechteling
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