preekstoel

Dutch

Alternative forms

• predikstoel (formal, rare)

Etymology

From Middle Dutch preecstoel, variant of predicstoel with loss of intervocalic -d-. Equivalent to preken +‎ stoel.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈpreːk.stul/

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• Hyphenation: preek‧stoel

Noun

preekstoel m (plural preekstoelen, diminutive preekstoeltje n)

1. pulpit

   Synonyms: kansel, preekgestoelte

2. (nautical) pulpit, railing at the bow of a boat

Related terms

• preekgestoelte

Descendants

• Afrikaans: preekstoel
• Jersey Dutch: prêkstûl, prêkstül
• Skepi Creole Dutch: praek-stool
• → Papiamentu: prekstul, preekstoel