dienstman

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)

1. (historical) ministerial (unfree noble)

   Synonym: ministeriaal

2. (historical) anyone with feudal duties to a liege
3. (obsolete, rare) servant

   Synonym: dienaar

See also

• dienstlieden
• dienstlui