Dutch edit

Etymology edit

Compound of bloed (blood) +‎ schande (disgrace).

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /ˈblutˌsxɑn.də/
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  • Hyphenation: bloed‧schan‧de

Noun edit

bloedschande f (plural bloedschanden)

  1. (formal, now uncommon) incest (sexual activity with a close relative)
    Synonyms: bloedschending, bloedschennis, incest

Derived terms edit

Descendants edit

  • Afrikaans: bloedskande