edelman

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Etymology

From Dutch edelman, from Middle Dutch ēdelman. Equivalent to edel +‎ man.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈɪə̯.dəlˌman/
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Noun

edelman (plural edelmanne)

  1. nobleman

Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch ēdelman. Equivalent to edel +‎ man. Cognate with German Edelmann.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈeː.dəlˌmɑn/
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  • Hyphenation: edel‧man

Noun

edelman m (plural edellieden or edelmannen, diminutive edelmannetje n, feminine edelvrouw)

  1. nobleman, aristocrat
    De edelman gaf een groot feest ter ere van zijn verloving.The nobleman threw a grand party in honor of his engagement.
    Het schild van de edelman toonde zijn familie-embleem.The nobleman's shield displayed his family emblem.
    De edelman reed op een prachtig wit paard.The nobleman rode on a magnificent white horse.

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Descendants

  • Afrikaans: edelman

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