Etymology

delft

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Today it means: A delf; a mine, quarry, pit or ditch. Full definition →

Dutch Delft
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delft · noun1

After the Dutch city of Delft.

Delft · proper noun, noun2

  1. Dutch · borrowed fromDelft
  2. English todayDelft

Borrowed from Dutch Delft. Piecewise doublet of delved.

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