palfrenier

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Dutch

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Etymology

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From Middle Dutch palfrenier, from Old French palefrenier, likely from Old Occitan palafrenier, from Latin palafrenārius, from paraveredārius.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˌpɑl.frəˈniːr/
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  • Hyphenation: pal‧fre‧nier
  • Rhymes: -iːr

Noun

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palfrenier m (plural palfreniers, diminutive palfreniertje n)

  1. (historical) A coach attendant, a servant and driver of a carriage.
  2. (historical) A stablehand.
    Synonym: stalknecht
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