Etymology

roukoop

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Today it means: Genuine pre-estimated damages on the cancellation of a sale or lease, usually relating to immovable property. Full definition →

Afrikaans rouw
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The story

  1. Afrikaans · derived fromrouw“to regret, to rue”
  2. English todayroukoop

Afrikaans rouw (“to regret, to rue”) + koop (“to buy”).

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