genadeslag

Dutch

Etymology

Compound of genade (“mercy”) +‎ slag (“blow”). Calque of French coup de grâce.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ɣəˈnaːdəˌslɑx/

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• Hyphenation: ge‧na‧de‧slag

Noun

genadeslag m (uncountable)

1. coup de grâce (final blow)