wachthuisje

Dutch

Etymology

wacht 'guard, watch' + diminutive (using -je) of huis 'house, construction'

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Noun

wachthuisje n (plural wachthuisjes)

A sentry-box, booth to provide elementary shelter to a sentry
A wachtman's hut

Related terms

nachtwacht m
wachtpost m
behuizing
huisjesmelker m

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