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Noun

1. 1
   A Dutchwoman.

   "So the Vrouws, in a minuet, solemnly prance Like a bear, at a fair, that is tutor'd to dance."

Synonyms

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damedonnadowagerdutchwomanfraufraulein

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"So the Vrouws, in a minuet, solemnly prance Like a bear, at a fair, that is tutor'd to dance."

Etymology

Borrowed from Dutch vrouw. Doublet of frau, frow, and vrou.

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