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Dutch
Etymology
Compound of zwaard (“sword”) + geest (“spirit, mind”). Originally a derogatory term used by Mennonites.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈzʋaːrt.xeːst/
- Hyphenation: zwaard‧geest
Noun
zwaardgeest m (plural zwaardgeesten)
- (historical, Protestantism) a violent Anabaptist of the group led by Jan van Batenburg, supporting the Münster rebellion; a Batenburger
- Synonym: Batenburger