scherprechter

Dutch

Alternative forms

  • scarprechter (obsolete)
  • scharprechter (obsolete)
  • scharprichter (obsolete)

Etymology

From Middle Dutch. Equivalent to scherp + rechter.

Pronunciation

  • (file)

Noun

scherprechter m (plural scherprechters, diminutive scherprechtertje n)

  1. executioner
    Synonym: beul
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