Dutch edit

Etymology edit

Compound of brand or branden +‎ schip. First attested in the 17th century.

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /ˈbrɑnt.sxɪp/
  • Hyphenation: brand‧schip

Noun edit

brandschip n (plural brandschepen, diminutive brandscheepje n)

  1. (nautical) fireship
    Synonyms: brander, vuurschip