moffenmeid

Dutch (Brabantic)

/ˈmɔ.fə(n)ˌmɛi̯t/

noun
Definitions
  • (historical) A woman who had a romantic relation with a German soldier during World War II, who were subject to vigilantism, in particular forced head shaving, after the war.

Etymology

Compound from Dutch, Flemish mof (kraut) + Dutch, Flemish meid.

Origin

Dutch (Brabantic)

meid

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