Treibsand

German (Berlin)

/ˈtʁaɪ̯pˌzant/

noun
Definitions
  • quicksand
  • (dated) silt

Etymology

Inherited from Middle High German tripsant com from German Trieb + German Sand (sand)derived from Middle Low German drifsant.

Origin

Middle Low German

drifsant

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