kruisvaart

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Etymology

From Dutch kruisvaart, from Middle Dutch crucevaert, cruysvaert. Equivalent to kruis +‎ vaart.

Noun

kruisvaart (plural kruisvaarte)

  1. crusade
    Synonym: kruistog

Dutch

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Etymology

From Middle Dutch crucevaert, cruysvaert. Equivalent to kruis (cross) +‎ vaart (journey).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈkrœy̯s.faːrt/
  • Audio:(file)
  • Hyphenation: kruis‧vaart

Noun

kruisvaart f or m (plural kruisvaarten, diminutive kruisvaartje n)

  1. (originally) a crusade, a Christian holy war
  2. (figurative) a quest, a 'sacred' cause

Synonyms

Descendants

  • Afrikaans: kruisvaart