speldje

Definitions of speldje
  1. noun
    an award for winning a championship or commemorating some other event
    synonyms: distinctief, eremetaal, ereteken, gedenkpenning, insigne, legpenning, medaille, medaillon, onderscheidingsteken, plak
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    type of:
    aanzien, eer, eerbetoon, hommage, hulde, huldebetoon, ridderslag
    a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
  2. noun
    a badge worn to show official position
    synonyms: distinctief, ereteken, insigne, onderscheidingsteken
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    types:
    kordon
    cord or ribbon worn as an insignia of honor or rank
    type of:
    autonummer, kenteken
    an emblem (a small piece of plastic or cloth or metal) that signifies your status (rank or membership or affiliation etc.)
  3. noun
    a piece of jewelry that is pinned onto the wearer's garment
    synonyms: speld
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    types:
    broche, broots, puntbeitel
    a decorative pin worn by women
    dasspeld
    a decorative pin that is worn in a necktie
    zonnetje
    a jeweled brooch with a pattern resembling the sun
    type of:
    bijouterie, preciosa
    an adornment (as a bracelet or ring or necklace) made of precious metals and set with gems (or imitation gems)
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