bouwman

See also: Bouwman

Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch bouman. Equivalent to bouwen (“to cultivate, to farm”) +‎ man (“man”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈbɑu̯.mɑn/
• Hyphenation: bouw‧man

Noun

bouwman m (plural bouwmannen, diminutive bouwmannetje n)

1. (dialectal, dated) farmer

   Synonym: boer

2. (dated) construction worker, builder, workman