nachtmaal

See also: Nachtmaal

Dutch

Alternative forms
  • nachtmael (obsolete)

Etymology

From Middle Dutch nachtmael (“supper”). Equivalent to nacht +‎ maal.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈnɑxt.maːl/
  • Hyphenation: nacht‧maal

Noun

nachtmaal n (plural nachtmalen)

  1. (now chiefly historical, Protestantism) the Lord's Supper
    Synonym: avondmaal
  2. (rare) a night-time meal
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