jonker

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Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch joncker. Equivalent to a corruption of jonkheer.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈjɔŋ.kər/
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  • Hyphenation: jon‧ker
  • Rhymes: -ɔŋkər

Noun

jonker m (plural jonkers, diminutive jonkertje n)

  1. a young male noble, often lacking a knighthood or a noble title of his own
  2. an untitled nobleman; baron, squire
  3. (navy) Title of address for midshipmen and cadets.

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