Masculine

Galgenstrick

Meaning

  1. (masculine, strong) gallows rope; noose
  2. (dated, masculine, strong) rogue

Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈɡalɡn̩ˌʃtʁɪk/
Etymology

In summary

Middle High German galgenstric, by surface analysis, Galgen (“gallows”) + Strick (“rope”).

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