dijkleger

Dutch

Etymology

Compound of dijk +‎ leger.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈdɛi̯kˌleː.ɣər/

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• Hyphenation: dijk‧le‧ger

Noun

dijkleger n (plural dijklegers, diminutive dijklegertje n)

1. organisation of inspectors who patrol dikes at highwater or patrol duty during periods of highwater.

   Synonyms: dijklegering, leger