genadeslag

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Etymology

Compound of genade (mercy) +‎ slag (blow). Calque of French coup de grâce.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ɣəˈnaːdəˌslɑx/
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  • Hyphenation: ge‧na‧de‧slag

Noun

genadeslag m (uncountable)

  1. coup de grâce (final blow)