monsterverbond

Dutch (Brabantic)

/ˈmɔn.stər.vərˌbɔnt/

noun
Definitions
  • A an alliance or other form of cooperation between opponents to take on a common enemy, an unholy alliance.

Etymology

Compound from Dutch, Flemish monster (monster, sample) + Dutch, Flemish verbond (union, alliance).

Origin

Dutch (Brabantic)

verbond

Gloss

union, alliance

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