English
euphroe
Euphroe comes from Dutch juffrouw ‘young woman’, and goes back to Middle Dutch juffrouwe.
- Middle Dutchc. 1150–1500juffrouwe
- Dutchc. 1500–presentjuffrouw‘young woman’
- Englishtodayeuphroe
attested reconstructed ? uncertain or disputed
Lineage
- Middle Dutchc. 1150–1500juffrouwe
- Dutchc. 1500–presentjuffrouw‘young woman’
- Englishtodayeuphroe
Every English word from Middle Dutch juffrouwe
Today it means
noun A long wooden slat, with holes for cords, that holds up an awning.
Language periods are conventional ranges, not dates for this word.
Etymograph / Middle Dutch juffrouwe / euphroe