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Dutch
Etymology
Early nineteenth century. From engel (“angel”) + -en- + bak (“theatre box”).
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈɛ.ŋə.lə(n)ˌbɑk/
- Hyphenation: en‧ge‧len‧bak
Noun
engelenbak m (plural engelenbakken, diminutive engelenbakje n)
- (theater) the highest box(es) at a theatre, intended for VIP guests.
- 1876, Multatuli, "Clio in huisgewaad", in Bloemlezing door Heloïze, G. L. Funke (publ.), page 233.
In den engelenbak namelyk — dezen avend bezet door fatsoenlyke burgers, want alle standen waren 'n graad of tien in waarde gedaald, omdat de markt van rang overvoerd was — in den engelenbak had 'n onverlaat zich de magere voldoening gegund »al is ons prinssie” te zingen, wèl bedekt natuurlyk onder de noten van koningin HORTENSE's prachtstuk.- (please add an English translation of this quotation)
Coordinate terms
- skybox (“VIP seating at a stadium”)