kettingganger

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Dutch[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Early 19th century at the latest. From ketting (“chain”) +‎ -ganger (“-goer”).

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈkɛ.tɪŋˌɣɑ.ŋər/
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  • Hyphenation: ket‧ting‧gan‧ger

Noun[edit]

kettingganger m (plural kettinggangers, diminutive kettinggangertje n)

  1. chainganger, somebody put to work in a chain gang (a common punishment in colonies)

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Descendants[edit]

  • Petjo: kettingganger, kettingbeer
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