scherprechter

Dutch

Alternative forms
  • scarprechter (obsolete)
  • scharprechter (obsolete)
  • scharprichter (obsolete)

Etymology

From Middle Dutch scharprechter. Equivalent to scherp +‎ rechter.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈsxɛrpˌrɛx.tər/
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  • Hyphenation: scherp‧rech‧ter

Noun

scherprechter m (plural scherprechters, diminutive scherprechtertje n)

  1. executioner
    Synonym: beul
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