"treff" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈtɹɛf/ Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-treff.wav Forms: treffs [plural]
Etymology: From German Treff (“meeting point”). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|de|Treff||meeting point}} German Treff (“meeting point”) Head templates: {{en-noun}} treff (plural treffs)
  1. (espionage) A covert meeting. Categories (topical): Espionage

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