zweep

Dutch (Brabantic)

/zʋeːp/

noun
Definitions
  • A whip lashing implement, notably single-tail
  • (figuratively) A whipping, corporal punishment
  • (archaic) force, extreme pressure

Etymology

Inherited from Middle Dutch swepe.

Origin

Middle Dutch

swepe

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