Ehrenwort

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German

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Etymology

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From Ehre (honor) +‎ Wort (word). Cognate of Dutch erewoord.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈeːrənvɔrt/
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  • Hyphenation: Eh‧ren‧wort

Noun

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Ehrenwort n (strong, genitive Ehrenwortes or Ehrenworts, plural Ehrenworte)

  1. One's word of honor, linking a claim or promise to one's personal integrity

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