manschap

Dutch

Etymology

From man (“male person; soldier”) +‎ -schap (“-ship”).

Pronunciation
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Noun

manschap n or m (plural manschappen, diminutive manschapje n)

  1. (neuter) homage, a feudal pledge of loyalty
  2. (masculine) manpower
    1. (in the plural, collective) men, soldiers (as an indicator of military or equivalent power)
    2. (obsolete, collective) crew

Descendants
  • Negerhollands: mantśap

References
  • M. J. Koenen & J. Endepols, Verklarend Handwoordenboek der Nederlandse Taal (tevens Vreemde-woordentolk), Groningen, Wolters-Noordhoff, 1969 (26th edition) [Dutch dictionary in Dutch]
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