The German origins of the word 'Schrecklichkeit'

'Schrecklichkeit' is a word borrowed from German 'Schrecklichkeit'.

Schrecklichkeit

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Meaning: policy of terrorizing an enemy.

Etymology: Borrowed from German Schrecklichkeit frightfulness.

Topics: Linguistics, Military:Warfare.

Origin: From German to English.

note: Meaning: Policy of terrorizing an enemy. Etymology: Borrowed from German Schrecklichkeit frightfulness. Path: German > English.

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