"Funkspiel" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From German Funkspiel; originally the name of a Nazi counterintelligence operation during World War II. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|de|Funkspiel}} German Funkspiel Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} Funkspiel (uncountable)
  1. (espionage) The practice of sending deceptive information to the enemy by means of their official channels that have been subverted. Wikipedia link: Funkspiel Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Espionage
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