vaandrager

Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch vaendrager. Equivalent to vaan (“vane, banner”) +‎ drager.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈvaːnˌdraː.ɣər/
• Hyphenation: vaan‧dra‧ger

Noun

vaandrager m (plural vaandragers)

1. ensign, someone (usually a low-ranking officer) who bears a vane or banner.

   Synonyms: vaandrig, vaanvoerder