drooglegging

Dutch

Etymology

From droogleggen +‎ -ing.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈdroːxˌlɛ.ɣɪŋ/

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• Hyphenation: droog‧leg‧ging

Noun

drooglegging f (plural droogleggingen)

1. drainage of a polder
2. (historical) alcohol ban, such as the Prohibition