Where does “Hottentot” come from?
Hottentot comes from Dutch Hottentot, a term of uncertain origin whose meaning and etymology remain unestablished.
Hottentot (English): A member of the Khoekhoe group of peoples; A...
Definitions
- A member of the Khoekhoe group of peoples; A...
Ancestry of “Hottentot”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Dutch | Hottentot | A Khoekhoe person, a member of the native people... |
Words derived from “Hottentot”