baljuwschap

Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch baliuschap. Equivalent to baljuw (“bailiff”) +‎ -schap (“-ship”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /bɑlˈjyu̯ˌsxɑp/
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  • Hyphenation: bal‧juw‧schap

Noun

baljuwschap n (plural baljuwschappen, diminutive baljuwschapje n)

  1. A bailiwick, judicial district within which a bailiff (or bailie) has jurisdiction.
  2. The office or capacity of bailiff.

Coordinate terms
  • schoutambt
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