knechtschap

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Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch cnechtscap. Equivalent to knecht (servant) +‎ -schap (-ship, -hood).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈknɛxt.sxɑp/
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  • Hyphenation: knecht‧schap

Noun

knechtschap n (uncountable)

  1. servitude
  2. oppression