geheimschrift

Dutch (Brabantic)

/ɣəˈɦɛi̯mˌsxrɪft/

noun
Definitions
  • (cryptography) A cipher, a ciphertext means of encrypting, encrypted text.
  • A secret script, secret writing.

Etymology

Compound from Dutch, Flemish geheim + Dutch, Flemish schrift (script, writing, notebook, document, brochure, pamphlet, scripture).

Origin

Dutch (Brabantic)

schrift

Gloss

script, writing, notebook, document, brochure, pamphlet, scripture

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