nachtmerrie

Dutch (Brabantic)

/ˈnɑxtˌmɛ.ri/

noun
Definitions
  • (also) nightmare bad dream
  • (obsolete) ugly woman, witch

Etymology

Inherited from Middle Dutch nachtmerie compound from Dutch, Flemish nacht (night) + Dutch, Flemish mare (horse, mare).

Origin

Dutch (Brabantic)

mare

Gloss

horse, mare

Concept
Semantic Field

Animals

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

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