ogniem i mieczem

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Polish[edit]

Alternative forms[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Literally, with fire and sword. Calque of Latin ferrō et ignī. Compare Old Slovak ohňom a mečom, Russian огнём и мечо́м (ognjóm i mečóm).

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈɔɡ.ɲɛm i ˈmjɛ.t͡ʂɛm/
  • (file)
  • Rhymes: -ɛt͡ʂɛm

Adverb[edit]

ogniem i mieczem (not comparable)

  1. (literary) burning and killing

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