Etymology

Drachenfutter

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Today it means: A gift given to placate someone, especially a spouse, who is angry at the giver. Full definition →

German Drachenfutter
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The story

  1. German · borrowed fromDrachenfutter“dragon fodder”
  2. English todayDrachenfutter

Borrowed from German Drachenfutter (“dragon fodder”).

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