lijfarts

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Dutch[edit]

Alternative forms[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From lijf (“body”) +‎ arts (“physician”), calque of German Leibarzt. First attested in the 17th century.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈlɛi̯f.ɑrts/
  • Audio(file)
  • Hyphenation: lijf‧arts

Noun[edit]

lijfarts m (plural lijfartsen, diminutive lijfartsje n)

  1. A personal physician (as attached to a prince, statesman etc.).
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