Where does “hoyden” come from?
hoyden (English) comes from Middle Dutch heyden — heathen, gypsy.
hoyden (English): A rude, uncultured or rowdy girl or woman; Like a...
Definitions
- A rude, uncultured or rowdy girl or woman; Like a...
Ancestry of “hoyden”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Middle Dutch | heyden | heathen, gypsy |