rijksstad

Dutch

Alternative forms

• Rijksstad (uncommon)

Etymology

From Middle Dutch rijcstede, probably from Middle High German or Middle Low German. Equivalent to rijk +‎ -s- +‎ stad.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈrɛi̯k.stɑt/

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• Hyphenation: rijks‧stad

Noun

rijksstad f (plural rijkssteden)

1. (historical) imperial city of the Holy Roman Empire, free and imperial city