"koude kant" meaning in Dutch

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Noun

Forms: koude kanten [plural], kouwe kant [alternative, informal]
Etymology: Literally, “cold side” of a family, from the stereotypical lack of affection from in-laws. Etymology templates: {{yesno||l|L}} L, {{m-g|cold side}} “cold side”, {{lit|cold side}} Literally, “cold side” Head templates: {{nl-noun|m|-en|-}} koude kant m (plural koude kanten, no diminutive)
  1. (idiomatic, usually with "de") the family of one's spouse; one's in-laws Tags: idiomatic, masculine, no-diminutive, usually
    Sense id: en-koude_kant-nl-noun-ANRfdGXp Categories (other): Dutch entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Disambiguation of Dutch entries with incorrect language header: 84 16 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 88 12 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 90 10
  2. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see koud, kant. Tags: masculine, no-diminutive
    Sense id: en-koude_kant-nl-noun-Qj2g0gvr
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