veldwachter

Dutch

Etymology

veld (“field”) +‎ wachter (“watchman”)

Pronunciation
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  • Hyphenation: veld‧wach‧ter

Noun

veldwachter m (plural veldwachters, diminutive veldwachtertje n)

  1. rural patrolman
    De veldwachter patrouilleerde regelmatig door de landelijke gebieden om de veiligheid te waarborgen.
    The rural patrolman regularly patrolled through the rural areas to ensure safety.
    De veldwachter was goed bekend met de lokale gemeenschap en hielp bij het oplossen van kleine geschillen.
    The rural patrolman was well acquainted with the local community and helped to resolve minor disputes.
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