zwaardgeest

Dutch edit

Alternative forms edit

Zwaardgeest (archaic, superseded)

Etymology edit

Compound of zwaard (“sword”) +‎ geest (“spirit, mind”). Originally a derogatory term used by Mennonites.

Pronunciation edit

IPA^(key): /ˈzʋaːrt.xeːst/
Hyphenation: zwaard‧geest

Noun edit

zwaardgeest m (plural zwaardgeesten)

(historical, Protestantism) A violent Anabaptist of the group led by Jan van Batenburg, supporting the Münster rebellion; a Batenburger.
Synonym: Batenburger

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