lijftocht

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Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch liftucht. Equivalent to lijf +‎ tocht. Doublet of leeftocht.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈlɛi̯f.tɔxt/
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  • Hyphenation: lijf‧tocht

Noun

lijftocht m (plural lijftochten)

  1. (historical, law) life estate, especially as a dower
    Synonym: weduwgift
  2. (archaic) food and drink, victuals