bouwman

See also: Bouwman

Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch bouman. Equivalent to bouwen (“to cultivate, to farm”) +‎ man (“man”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈbɑu̯.mɑn/
  • Hyphenation: bouw‧man

Noun

bouwman m (plural bouwmannen, diminutive bouwmannetje n)

  1. (dialectal, dated) farmer
    Synonym: boer
  2. (dated) construction worker, builder, workman
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