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Galgenstrick

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German

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Etymology

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Middle High German galgenstric, by surface analysis, Galgen (gallows) +‎ Strick (rope).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈɡalɡn̩ˌʃtʁɪk/
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Noun

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Galgenstrick m (strong, genitive Galgenstrickes or Galgenstricks, plural Galgenstricke)

  1. gallows rope; noose
  2. (dated) rogue
    Synonyms: Galgenvogel, Gauner

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