gifbeker
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[edit]Alternative forms
[edit]- giftbeker (dated)
Etymology
[edit]Pronunciation
[edit]Noun
[edit]gifbeker m (plural gifbekers, diminutive gifbekertje n)
- (literal) a poisoned chalice, a chalice that contains a poison
- (rare, figurative) a poisoned chalice (something that causes death or serious harm, frequently initially seen as beneficial)
- Synonym: vergiftigd geschenk