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Dutch
Etymology
From Middle Dutch liftucht. Equivalent to lijf + tocht. Doublet of leeftocht.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈlɛi̯f.tɔxt/
- Hyphenation: lijf‧tocht
Noun
lijftocht m (plural lijftochten)
- (historical, law) life estate, especially as a dower
- Synonym: weduwgift
- (archaic) food and drink, victuals