lijfknecht

Dutch

Etymology

Compound of lijf (“body”) +‎ knecht (“servant”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈlɛi̯f.knɛxt/
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  • Hyphenation: lijf‧knecht

Noun

lijfknecht m (plural lijfknechten, diminutive lijfknechtje n)

  1. attendant, personal servant; especially a lackey or butler

Descendants
  • Afrikaans: lyfkneg
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