dienstman

Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch dienstman (“servant, ministerial”). Equivalent to dienst +‎ man.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈdinst.mɑn/
  • Hyphenation: dienst‧man

Noun

dienstman m (plural dienstmannen)

  1. (historical) ministerial (unfree noble)
    Synonym: ministeriaal
  2. (historical) anyone with feudal duties to a liege
  3. (obsolete, rare) servant
    Synonym: dienaar

See also
  • dienstlieden
  • dienstlui
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