Neuter
steekspel
Meaning
- (historical, neuter) joust (chivalric contest where two contestants tried to knock their opponent of his horse with a lance)
- (historical, neuter) tiltting at the ring (equestrian contest where a contestant tried to pierce a ring with a lance)
Translations
Frequency
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈsteːk.spɛl/
Etymology
In summary
From Middle Dutch steecspel. Equivalent to steken (“to jab, to pierce, to sting”) + spel (“game”).
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