lijkroof

Dutch (Brabantic)

/ˈlɛi̯k.roːf/

noun
Definitions
  • bodysnatching, theft of cadavers

Etymology

Compound from Dutch, Flemish lijk (corpse, -ly, dead body, body, -able, boltrope, -tially, lich, -tial) + Dutch, Flemish roof (robbery, spoil, scabby, booty).

Origin

Dutch (Brabantic)

roof

Gloss

robbery, spoil, scabby, booty

Concept
Semantic Field

Food and drink

Ontological Category

Action/Process

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