knechtschap

Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch cnechtscap. Equivalent to knecht (“servant”) +‎ -schap (“-ship, -hood”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈknɛxt.sxɑp/

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• Hyphenation: knecht‧schap

Noun

knechtschap n (uncountable)

1. servitude
2. oppression