Dutch word hoofsheid comes from Middle Dutch hōvesch, Middle Dutch -heit, and later Middle Dutch hoveschheit (Courtliness, way of acting in a noble court.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| hōvesch | Middle Dutch (dum) | |
| -heit | Middle Dutch (dum) | |
| hoveschheit | Middle Dutch (dum) | Courtliness, way of acting in a noble court. |
| hoofsheid | Dutch (nld) |