palts

Dutch

Etymology

Borrowed from German Pfalz, ultimately from Latin palātium. This etymology is incomplete. You can help Wiktionary by elaborating on the origins of this term.

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /pɑlts/
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Hyphenation: palts
Rhymes: -ɑlts

Noun

palts m or f (plural paltsen, diminutive paltsje n)

(historical) A type of palace, a temporary imperial or royal residence for a sovereign without a fixed, centralised capital.
(historical) A county that surrounds and belongs to such a residence.

Derived terms

paltsgraaf

Related terms

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