engelenbak

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Dutch

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Etymology

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Early nineteenth century. From engel (angel) +‎ -en- +‎ bak (theatre box).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈɛ.ŋə.lə(n)ˌbɑk/
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  • Hyphenation: en‧ge‧len‧bak

Noun

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engelenbak m (plural engelenbakken, diminutive engelenbakje n)

  1. (theater) the highest box(es) at a theatre, intended for VIP guests
    • 1876, Multatuli, "Clio in huisgewaad", in Bloemlezing door Heloïze, G. L. Funke (publ.), page 233.
      In den engelenbak namelyk — dezen avend bezet door fatsoenlyke burgers, want alle standen waren 'n graad of tien in waarde gedaald, omdat de markt van rang overvoerd was — in den engelenbak had 'n onverlaat zich de magere voldoening gegund »al is ons prinssie” te zingen, wèl bedekt natuurlyk onder de noten van koningin HORTENSE's prachtstuk.
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Coordinate terms

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  • skybox (VIP seating at a stadium)