kwijtschelding

Dutch (Brabantic)

/ˈkʋɛi̯tˌsxɛl.dɪŋ/

noun
Definitions
  • A waiver, a pardon, a write off of debt, duty or punishment.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle Dutch quitescheldinge suf from Dutch, Flemish kwijtschelden.

Origin

Dutch (Brabantic)

kwijtschelden

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