gifmengerij

Dutch

Alternative forms
  • giftmengerij (dated)

Etymology

From gifmenger +‎ -ij.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˌɣɪf.mɛ.ŋəˈrɛi̯/
  • Hyphenation: gif‧men‧ge‧rij

Noun

gifmengerij f (plural gifmengerijen)

  1. the crime or act of mixing poison into foods or drinks [from late 18th c.]
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