bergvrede

== Dutch == === Etymology === Equivalent to berg +‎ vrede. From Middle Dutch berchvrede. Cognate to German Bergfried (“donjon”). This etymology is incomplete. You can help Wiktionary by elaborating on the origins of this term. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈbɛrxˌfreː.də/ Hyphenation: berg‧vre‧de === Noun === bergvrede m (plural bergvredes, no diminutive) fortified tower, donjon, keep ==== Usage notes ==== Normally compound words in Dutch take the gender of the latter component word. Nevertheless this word is masculine and not feminine as one would expect (vrede is a feminine word). ==== Synonyms ==== slottoren, donjon ==== Related terms ==== belfort