ijzervreter

Dutch

Etymology

From ijzer (“iron”) +‎ vreter (“devourer”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈɛi̯.zərˌvreː.tər/
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  • Hyphenation: ij‧zer‧vre‧ter

Noun

ijzervreter m (plural ijzervreters, diminutive ijzervretertje n, feminine ijzervreetster)

  1. a stout-hearted warrior, a miles gloriosus
  2. (by extension) a tough, ruthless or relentless combative person, such as a hawk or a hard-ass
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