zwaardgeest
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Dutch[edit]
Alternative forms[edit]
- Zwaardgeest (archaic, superseded)
Etymology[edit]
Compound of zwaard (“sword”) + geest (“spirit, mind”). Originally a derogatory term used by Mennonites.
Pronunciation[edit]
Noun[edit]
zwaardgeest m (plural zwaardgeesten)
- (historical, Protestantism) A violent Anabaptist of the group led by Jan van Batenburg, supporting the Münster rebellion; a Batenburger.
- Synonym: Batenburger