beschermvrouw

Dutch

Alternative forms

• beschermvrouwe

Etymology

Compound of beschermen +‎ vrouw.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /bəˈsxɛrmˌvrɑu̯/

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• Hyphenation: be‧scherm‧vrouw

Noun

beschermvrouw f (plural beschermvrouwen, diminutive beschermvrouwtje n, masculine beschermheer)

1. female patron, protector (high-status woman offering protection and support of various kinds (e.g. legal aid) to those of lower status; by extension a dignitary affiliated to an organisation)