nachtmaal

See also: Nachtmaal

Dutch

Alternative forms

• nachtmael (obsolete)

Etymology

From Middle Dutch nachtmael (“supper”). Equivalent to nacht +‎ maal.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈnɑxt.maːl/
• Hyphenation: nacht‧maal

Noun

nachtmaal n (plural nachtmalen)

1. (now chiefly historical, Protestantism) the Lord's Supper

   Synonym: avondmaal

2. (rare) a night-time meal