gifmenger

Dutch

Alternative forms

• giftmenger (archaic)

Etymology

Compound of gif (“poison”) +‎ menger (“mixer, one who mixes”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈɣɪfˌmɛ.ŋər/

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• Hyphenation: gif‧men‧ger

Noun

gifmenger m (plural gifmengers)

1. One who mixes poison into food or drinks, a poisoner.
   • 1723 May 18, Jacob Campo Weyerman, Den Amsterdamschen Hermes, Vol. 2, No. 34, page 267.

     Ik myn allerliefste (antwoorde de geduldige Gifmenger) die verzoek om te mogen binnen komen?

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Derived terms

• gifmengerij