brandschatting

Dutch

Etymology

From brandschatten +‎ -ing. Compare German Brandschatzung.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈbrɑntˌsxɑ.tɪŋ/

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• Hyphenation: brand‧schat‧ting

Verb

brandschatting f (plural brandschattingen)

1. the extortionate exaction of loot or tribute under treat of plunder, arson and razing