rekest

Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch requeste, from Middle French requeste. Doublet of request.

Pronunciation

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Noun

rekest n (plural rekesten, diminutive rekestje n)

  1. (archaic in most contexts) request

Usage notes

  • Still found in the expression nul op (het) rekest krijgen ("to receive a negative reply, to have one's request denied"), which is largely limited to written language.

Alternative forms

Descendants

  • → Papiamentu: rekest (dated)
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