schimpscheut

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Dutch

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Etymology

Already attested in the 17th century. Compound of schimpen (verbally abuse) +‎ scheut (shot, obsolete form of schot).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈsxɪmp.sxøːt/
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  • Hyphenation: schimp‧scheut

Noun

schimpscheut f (plural schimpscheuten, diminutive schimpscheutje n)

  1. (countable) insult, jab, slur
    • 1929, Joost van den Vondel, "Rozemont", in Sterck et al (eds.), De werken van Vondel. Deel 3. 1627-1640, Maatschappij voor goede en goedkoope lectuur (1st edition; publication of the original was around 1640), page 781.
      Sophia, wat al leets hebt ghy Godts Kerck gebrouwen, / Met eenen schimpscheut (ach een schimpwoort vry gering) / Die Narses, door het hart, aen zijn vijf zinnen ging, / En, als een pijl, uw tong zoo los en bits ontglipte;
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