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luitenant

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Etymology

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From Dutch luitenant, from Middle Dutch lieutenant, from Middle French lieutenant, from Old French [Term?].

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˌlœi̯təˈnɐnt/

Noun

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luitenant (plural luitenants)

  1. (military) lieutenant

Derived terms

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References

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  • Smaldone, Joseph P. (1997). "National Security". In Byrnes, Rita M. (ed.). South Africa: a country study. Area Handbook (3rd ed.). Washington, D.C.: Library of Congress. pp. 378.

Dutch

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Etymology

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From Middle Dutch lieutenant, from Middle French lieutenant, from Old French [Term?].

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˌlœy̯.təˈnɑnt/
  • Audio:(file)
  • Hyphenation: lui‧te‧nant
  • Rhymes: -ɑnt

Noun

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luitenant m (plural luitenanten or luitenants, diminutive luitenantje n)

  1. lieutenant

Derived terms

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Descendants

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  • Afrikaans: luitenant
  • Indonesian: letnan

See also

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