palfrenier

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Dutch[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Middle Dutch palfrenier, from Old French palefrenier, likely from Old Occitan palafrenier, from Latin palafrenārius, from paraveredārius.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˌpɑl.frəˈniːr/
  • (file)
  • Hyphenation: pal‧fre‧nier
  • Rhymes: -iːr

Noun[edit]

palfrenier m (plural palfreniers, diminutive palfreniertje n)

  1. (historical) A coach attendant, a servant and driver of a carriage.
  2. (historical) A stablehand.
    Synonym: stalknecht

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