kettingganger

Dutch

Etymology

Early 19th century at the latest. From ketting (“chain”) +‎ -ganger (“-goer”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈkɛ.tɪŋˌɣɑ.ŋər/
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  • Hyphenation: ket‧ting‧gan‧ger

Noun

kettingganger m (plural kettinggangers, diminutive kettinggangertje n)

  1. chainganger, somebody put to work in a chain gang (a common punishment in colonies)

Synonyms
  • kettingboef
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