Haudegen

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German

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Etymology

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From hauen +‎ Degen.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈhaʊ̯ˌdeːɡn̩/
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Noun

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Haudegen m (strong, genitive Haudegens, plural Haudegen)

  1. daredevil
  2. go-getter
    Synonyms: Draufgänger, Hansdampf
  3. warhorse (a foolhardy warrior)
    Synonym: Kämpe

Declension

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Descendants

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  • Dutch: houwdegen (calque)

References

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