dolkstoot

Dutch

Etymology

Compound of dolk +‎ stoot.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈdɔlk.stoːt/
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  • Hyphenation: dolk‧stoot

Noun

dolkstoot m (plural dolkstoten, diminutive dolkstootje n)

  1. stab with a dagger (often connoting ignobility and treachery and also used figuratively)
    Synonym: dolksteek

Derived terms

  • dolkstootlegende
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