overste

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See also: øverste and överste

Dutch[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From over +‎ -st +‎ -e.

Pronunciation[edit]

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Noun[edit]

overste m (plural oversten)

  1. senior (boss)
  2. (religion) abbot, prior
  3. (military) lieutenant colonel

Synonyms[edit]

Descendants[edit]

  • Negerhollands: overst, overste, oversten
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