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Afrikaans
Etymology
From Dutch Engelsman.
Noun
Engelsman (plural Engelsmanne)
- Englishman
- (South Africa, dated, derogatory, ethnic slur) A South African of British (especially English) descent, and/or whose first language is English (as opposed to Afrikaans-speaking Afrikaner South Africans).
2008, Christopher-Lee dos Santos, At thy Call, Dino Pappas and Ksenija Micic:Bo jou kop, Engelsman!- Above your head, Englishman!
Dutch
Alternative forms
Etymology
Engels + man, cognate to Englishman
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈɛ.ŋəlsˌmɑn/
- Hyphenation: En‧gels‧man
Noun
Engelsman m (plural Engelsen, diminutive Engelsmannetje n, feminine Engelse)
- Englishman
Descendants