voorbok

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Afrikaans

Etymology

Compound of voor +‎ bok.

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ˈfʊə̯r.bɔk/

Noun

voorbok (plural voorbokke)

A buck or ram functioning as a bellwether.
A leader, someone in charge or at the forefront.

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