English Explanatory Dictionary

Drachenfutter

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A gift given to placate someone, especially a spouse, who is angry at the giver.

Word forms

Drachenfutter

Etymology

Borrowed from German Drachenfutter (“dragon fodder”).

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