poortwachter

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Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch portwachter. Equivalent to poort +‎ wachter.

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ˈpoːrtˌʋɑx.tər/
Audio: (file)
Hyphenation: poort‧wach‧ter

Noun

poortwachter m (plural poortwachters)

gatekeeper, one who guards a gate

Descendants

Afrikaans: poortwagter

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