Dutch

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Etymology

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From smeken (to beg) +‎ bede (plea).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈsmeːkˌbeː.də/
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  • Hyphenation: smeek‧be‧de

Noun

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smeekbede f (plural smeekbeden or smeekbedes)

  1. entreaty, supplication