lijftocht

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Dutch[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Middle Dutch liftucht. Equivalent to lijf +‎ tocht. Doublet of leeftocht.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈlɛi̯f.tɔxt/
  • (file)
  • Hyphenation: lijf‧tocht

Noun[edit]

lijftocht m (plural lijftochten)

  1. (historical, law) life estate, especially as a dower
    Synonym: weduwgift
  2. (archaic) food and drink, victuals