steekspel

Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch steecspel. Equivalent to steken (“to jab, to pierce, to sting”) +‎ spel (“game”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈsteːk.spɛl/

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• Hyphenation: steek‧spel

Noun

steekspel n (plural steekspelen, diminutive steekspelletje n)

1. (historical) joust (chivalric contest where two contestants tried to knock their opponent of his horse with a lance)
2. (chiefly historical) tiltting at the ring (equestrian contest where a contestant tried to pierce a ring with a lance)

   Synonyms: ringrijden, ringsteken