jonker

Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch joncker. Equivalent to a corruption of jonkheer.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈjɔŋ.kər/

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• Hyphenation: jon‧ker
• Rhymes: -ɔŋkər

Noun

jonker m (plural jonkers, diminutive jonkertje n)

1. A young male noble, often lacking a knighthood or a noble title of his own.
2. An untitled nobleman; baron, squire.
3. (navy) Title of address for midshipmen and cadets.

Derived terms

• jonkerpartij
• jonkerschap
• vaanjonker