paard

Dutch

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Etymology

From Middle Dutch pert, pāert, from Old Dutch *pered, from Late Latin paraverēdus. Compare German Pferd.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /paːrt/
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  • Rhymes: -aːrt

Noun

paard n (plural paarden, diminutive paardje n)

  1. A horse, Equus caballus.
  2. (chess) knight.
  3. (gymnastics) A pommel horse.

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See also

Chess pieces in Dutch · schaakstukken (schaak + stukken) (layout · text)
koning koningin, dame toren loper paard pion
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