dienstman

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Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch dienstman (“servant, ministerial”). Equivalent to dienst +‎ man.

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ˈdinst.mɑn/
Hyphenation: dienst‧man

Noun

dienstman m (plural dienstmannen)

(historical) ministerial (unfree noble)
Synonym: ministeriaal
(historical) anyone with feudal duties to a liege
(obsolete, rare) servant
Synonym: dienaar

See also

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