dolkstoot

Dutch

Etymology

Compound of dolk +‎ stoot.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈdɔlk.stoːt/

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• Hyphenation: dolk‧stoot

Noun

dolkstoot m (plural dolkstoten, diminutive dolkstootje n)

1. stab with a dagger (often connoting ignobility and treachery and also used figuratively)

   Synonym: dolksteek

Derived terms

• dolkstootlegende