knechtschap

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Dutch

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Etymology

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From Middle Dutch cnechtscap. Equivalent to knecht (servant) +‎ -schap (-ship, -hood).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈknɛxt.sxɑp/
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  • Hyphenation: knecht‧schap

Noun

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knechtschap n (uncountable)

  1. servitude
  2. oppression