ruwaard

Dutch

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈry.ʋaːrt/
• Hyphenation: ruw‧aard

Etymology 1

From Middle Dutch ruwaert, from dialectal Old French rewart, variant of regart (“overseer”).

Noun

ruwaard m (plural ruwaards or ruwaarden)

1. (historical) A governor, regent, steward

Etymology 2

Noun

ruwaard f (plural ruwaarden)

1. (archaic) A mat intertwined from willow branches, used to reinforce dikes.