pechstrook

Dutch (Brabantic)

/ˈpɛx.stroːk/

noun
Definitions
  • (Belgium) hard shoulder part of a road where drivers may move to in an emergency

Etymology

Compound from Dutch, Flemish pech (bad luck, misfortune) + Dutch, Flemish strook (lane).

Origin

Dutch (Brabantic)

strook

Gloss

lane

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