Ehrenwort

German

Etymology

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

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

Noun

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

Declension

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