houwdegen

Dutch (Brabantic)

/ˈɦɑu̯ˌdeː.ɣə(n)/

noun
Definitions
  • backsword early modern sabre
  • swashbuckler, basher eager but sometimes reckless fighter, violent person

Etymology

Compound from Dutch, Flemish houwen (hew) + Dutch, Flemish degen (pe, duelling sword).

Origin

Dutch (Brabantic)

degen

Gloss

pe, duelling sword

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