Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Dutch term or phrase:
pesthuis
English translation:
pesthouse
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Apr 23, 2010 21:35
14 yrs ago
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Dutch term
pesthuis
Dutch to English
Social Sciences
Social Science, Sociology, Ethics, etc.
Opvanghuizen of ziekenhuizen voor mensen die zijn besmet met een dodelijke of besmettelijke ziekte.
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| 3 +5 | pesthouse |
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| 3 | hospital for infectious diseases |
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pesthouse
You haven't given much context, but I'm assuming this was a long time ago.
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Jack den Haan
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Kate Hudson (X)
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Ron Willems
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LouisV (X)
: it is two words in English, i.e. 'pest house'. A dated term though
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Comment: "HA! Talk about overlooking the obvious. Time for be me thinks."
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hospital for infectious diseases
Just in case it is a bit more modern.
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