Haudegen

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German

Etymology

From hauen +‎ Degen.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈhaʊ̯ˌdeːɡn̩/
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Noun

Haudegen m (strong, genitive Haudegens, plural Haudegen)

  1. daredevil
  2. go-getter
    Synonyms: Draufgänger, Hansdampf
  3. warhorse (a foolhardy warrior)
    Synonym: Kämpe

Declension

Descendants

  • Dutch: houwdegen (calque)

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