onthoofding

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Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch onthôvedinge. Equivalent to onthoofden +‎ -ing.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˌɔntˈɦoːf.dɪŋ/
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  • Hyphenation: ont‧hoof‧ding

Noun

onthoofding f (plural onthoofdingen, diminutive onthoofdinkje n)

  1. decapitation, beheading
    Onthoofding gold als een eervoller dood dan ophanging.
    Beheading was considered a more honorable death then hanging.