Zwist

Betekenis (English)

discordance, disagreement, quarrel

Frequentie

40k
Uitgesproken als (IPA)
/tsvɪst/
Etymologie (English)

In summary

From rare Middle High German zwist (Ripuarian, 14th c.), borrowed from Middle Dutch twist. Later reinforced by cognate Low German Twist, from Middle Low German twist, twest. Since ca. 1700 in regular standard usage, where it remained an elevated word, however. Related with zwei (as in Zwietracht).

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