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fremd

nounpeople

Outsider or person from outside

An outsider or stranger; commonly used with the definite article (e.g. 'the fremd') to refer collectively to people from outside the community.

Example in use

“Da fremd disna ken oor ways.”

Pronunciation

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/FREMD/

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