menseneter

Dutch (Brabantic)

/ˈmɛn.sə(n)ˌeː.tər/

noun
Definitions
  • A man-eater, one who eats humans, in particular a human cannibal.

Etymology

Compound from Dutch, Flemish mens (human, person, humanity) + Dutch, Flemish eter (eater).

Origin

Dutch (Brabantic)

eter

Gloss

eater

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