Bosjesman

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Borrowed from Dutch Bosjesman.

Noun[edit]

Bosjesman (plural Bosjesmans or Bosjesmen)

  1. (archaic) A Bushman of southern Africa.

References[edit]

Dutch[edit]

Alternative forms[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Compound of bosje (bush, shrub) +‎ -s- +‎ man (man).

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈbɔ.ʃəsˈmɑn/
  • (file)
  • Hyphenation: Bos‧jes‧man

Noun[edit]

Bosjesman m (plural Bosjesmannen, diminutive Bosjesmannetje n)

  1. A Bushman.
    Synonym: San

Descendants[edit]

  • Afrikaans: Boesman
  • English: Bosjesman