beschermheer

Dutch

Etymology

Compound of beschermen +‎ heer.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /bəˈsxɛrmˌɦeːr/
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  • Hyphenation: be‧scherm‧heer

Noun

beschermheer m (plural beschermheren, diminutive beschermheertje n, feminine beschermvrouw)

  1. male patron, protector (high-status man offering protection and support of various kinds (e.g. legal aid) to those of lower status; by extension a dignitary affiliated to an organisation)
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