rijksstad

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Dutch

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Middle Dutch rijcstede, probably from Middle High German or Middle Low German. Equivalent to rijk +‎ -s- +‎ stad.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈrɛi̯k.stɑt/
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  • Hyphenation: rijks‧stad

Noun

rijksstad f (plural rijkssteden)

  1. (historical) imperial city of the Holy Roman Empire, free and imperial city