boterbriefje

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Dutch[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From boter (butter) +‎ briefje (letter), diminutive of brief. This etymology is incomplete. You can help Wiktionary by elaborating on the origins of this term.

Pronunciation[edit]

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Noun[edit]

boterbriefje n (plural boterbriefjes)

  1. (idiomatic) marriage certificate
    Ze is van plan een boterbriefje te halen met de timmerman.
    She intends to get married to the carpenter.