tegenspoed

Dutch (Brabantic)

/ˈteː.ɣə(n)ˌsput/

noun
Definitions
  • adversity (state)

Etymology

Inherited from Middle Dutch tegenspoet compound from Dutch, Flemish tegen (against, counter-, counter, opposite, contra-, anti) + Dutch, Flemish spoed (haste, speed).

Origin

Dutch (Brabantic)

spoed

Gloss

haste, speed

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