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) acolyth, side-kick etc.
  • schilddrager

See also
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