Scheiterhaufen

German (Berlin)

/ˈʃaɪ̯tɐˌhaʊ̯fn̩/

noun
Definitions
  • stake (pile of stakes used for execution by burning)
  • pyre, funeral pyre

Etymology

Affix from German Scheit (log, piece of wood, stake) + German Haufen (pile, heap).

Origin

German (Berlin)

Haufen

Gloss

pile, heap

Concept
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Person/Thing

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