rijkaard
Dutch
Alternative forms
Etymology
rijk (“rich”) + -aard (“-er”). Parallel to French richard.
Pronunciation
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Noun
rijkaard m (plural rijkaarden or rijkaards, diminutive rijkaardje n)
- A rich, wealthy man
Usage notes
Generally used with a negative connotation, such as sin or envy
Synonyms
- rijke m