hopman

Dutch

Etymology

Borrowed from German Hauptmann.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈɦɔp.mɑn/
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  • Hyphenation: hop‧man

Noun

hopman m (plural hopmannen or hoplieden or hoplui, diminutive hopmannetje n)

  1. A male scouting captain. [from early 20th c.]
  2. (historical) A military captain, belonging to a city guard, militia or army. [from 16th c.]
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