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Dutch
Etymology
From Middle Dutch baliuschap. Equivalent to baljuw (“bailiff”) + -schap (“-ship”).
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /bɑlˈjyu̯ˌsxɑp/
- Hyphenation: bal‧juw‧schap
Noun
baljuwschap n (plural baljuwschappen, diminutive baljuwschapje n)
- A bailiwick, judicial district within which a bailiff (or bailie) has jurisdiction.
- The office or capacity of bailiff.
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