klopje
Dutch
Etymology
Uncertain, perhaps in reference to Christ who knocked (kloppen) at the door of a woman's heart.
Pronunciation
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Noun
klopje f (plural klopjes)
- (obsolete) An unmarried woman who has dedicated her life to service to the Church.
Synonyms
- klopzuster
- kwezel
- geestelijk maagd
- geestelijk dochter