zwaardgeest

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Dutch

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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

Pronunciation

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

Noun

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zwaardgeest m (plural zwaardgeesten)

  1. (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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