buskruit

Dutch (Brabantic)

/ˈbʏs.krœy̯t/

noun
Definitions
  • gunpowder

Etymology

Inherited from Middle Dutch bussecruit compound from Dutch, Flemish bus (bus, box, gun, firearm, cannon, omnibus, tin, motor bus, coach, van, firing chamber, container) + Dutch, Flemish kruit (blackpowder, powder, herb).

Origin

Dutch (Brabantic)

kruit

Gloss

blackpowder, powder, herb

Concept
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