broodheer

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Dutch[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From brood (“bread”) +‎ heer (“gentleman, lord”). Compare German Brotherr.

Pronunciation[edit]

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  • Hyphenation: brood‧heer

Noun[edit]

broodheer m (plural broodheren, diminutive broodheertje n)

  1. (formal, dated) employer, boss

Synonyms[edit]

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