bosmeester

Dutch

Alternative forms
  • boschmeester (obsolete)

Etymology

Compound of bos +‎ meester. Compare English bushmaster, which may be its etymon or might be derived from it.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈbɔsˌmeːs.tər/
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  • Hyphenation: bos‧mees‧ter

Noun

bosmeester m (plural bosmeesters)

  1. A bushmaster, an Atlantic bushmaster, Lachesis muta. [from early 19th c.]
    Synonym: makaslang
  2. (obsolete) A forester in charge of supervising wood cutting.
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