schietgebed

Dutch (Brabantic)

/ˈsxit.xəˌbɛt/

noun
Definitions
  • (originally) A jaculatory prayer, a hurried prayer said in life-threatening circumstances.

Etymology

Compound from Dutch, Flemish schieten (shoot, grow quickly) + Dutch, Flemish gebed (prayer).

Origin

Dutch (Brabantic)

gebed

Gloss

prayer

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