Drachenfutter
English
noun
Definitions
- (very) A gift given to placate someone, especially a spouse, who is angry at the giver.
Etymology
Borrowed from German Drachenfutter (dragon fodder).
Origin
German (Berlin)
Drachenfutter
Gloss
dragon fodder
Timeline
Distribution of cognates by language
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Cognates and derived terms
- Drache German
- Drachenfutter German
- Futter German