schildknaap

Dutch

Etymology

From schild (“shield”) +‎ knaap (“boy”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈsxɪltknaːp/

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• Hyphenation: schild‧knaap

Noun

schildknaap m (plural schildknapen, diminutive schildknaapje n)

1. squire, a knight's attendant and/or apprentice
2. (figuratively) acolyte, sidekick, helper

Related terms

• schilddrager

See also

• page
• ridder