håndgemæng

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Danish[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Borrowed from German Handgemenge (brawl, scuffle), from Hand (hand) + Gemenge (blend, composite).

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /hɔnɡemɛnɡ/, [ˈhʌnɡ̊eˌmɛŋ]

Noun[edit]

håndgemæng n (singular definite håndgemænget, plural indefinite håndgemæng)

  1. rough-and-tumble, scuffle
  2. hand-to-hand (fighting done within reach)
  3. unarmed combat

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