doodsbed

Dutch

Alternative forms

  • doodbed (superseded, dated)

Etymology

From Middle Dutch dôotbedde. Equivalent to dood +‎ -s- +‎ bed.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈdoːts.bɛt/
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  • Hyphenation: doods‧bed

Noun

doodsbed n (plural doodsbedden, no diminutive)

  1. (chiefly in the singular) deathbed
    Synonym: sterfbed
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