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Dutch
Etymology
From Middle Dutch lelieaert. Equivalent to lelie (“lily”) + -aard. So named after the lilies in the royal arms of France.
Noun
lelieaard m (plural lelieaards, diminutive lelieaardje n)
- (history, derogatory) A medieval supporter of sovereign rule of the king of France as suzerain, rejecting the independence or autonomy of the count of Flanders.
- Antonym: klauwaard