hofdolheid

Dutch

Etymology

Compound of hof (“court”) +‎ dolheid (“madness, craze”), likely formed to resemble hondsdolheid (“rabies”). Reportedly coined by Wilhelmina of the Netherlands, according to Thijs Booy.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈɦɔfˌdɔl.ɦɛi̯t/
• Hyphenation: hof‧dol‧heid

Noun

hofdolheid f (uncountable)

1. (Netherlands, derogatory, rare) fawning servility towards a monarch

   Synonym: hermelijnkoorts