matrijs

Dutch (Brabantic)

/maːˈtrɛi̯s/

noun
Definitions
  • mould, matrix
  • die (a device for cutting things into a specified shape or for stamping coins and medals)

Etymology

Inherited from Middle Dutch matrijs derived from Old French matrice (pregnant animal) derived from Latin mātrīcem.

Origin

Latin

mātrīcem

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