overste

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See also: øverste and överste

Dutch

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Etymology

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From over +‎ -st +‎ -e.

Pronunciation

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Noun

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overste m (plural oversten)

  1. senior (boss)
  2. (religion) abbot, prior
  3. (military) lieutenant colonel

Synonyms

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Descendants

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  • Negerhollands: overst, overste, oversten