doodskist
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Dutch
Alternative forms
Etymology
From dood (“dead”) + -s- + kist (“chest”).
Pronunciation
Noun
doodskist f (plural doodskisten, diminutive doodskistje n)
- coffin
- Dat is nog maar eens een nagel in mijn doodskist.
- That is just another nail in my coffin.
Descendants
- Jersey Dutch: dôtkäst