zwaardgeest
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[edit]Alternative forms
[edit]- Zwaardgeest (archaic, superseded)
Etymology
[edit]Compound of zwaard (“sword”) + geest (“spirit, mind”). Originally a derogatory term used by Mennonites.
Pronunciation
[edit]Noun
[edit]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