Dutch

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Etymology

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From brandschatten +‎ -ing. Compare German Brandschatzung.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈbrɑntˌsxɑ.tɪŋ/
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  • Hyphenation: brand‧schat‧ting

Verb

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brandschatting f (plural brandschattingen)

  1. the extortionate exaction of loot or tribute under threat of plunder, arson and razing