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Etymology
From Dutch luitenant, from Middle Dutch lieutenant, from Middle French lieutenant, from Old French .
Pronunciation
Noun
luitenant (plural luitenants)
- lieutenant
Dutch
Etymology
From Middle Dutch lieutenant, from Middle French lieutenant, from Old French .
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˌlœy̯.təˈnɑnt/
- Hyphenation: lui‧te‧nant
- Rhymes: -ɑnt
Noun
luitenant m (plural luitenanten or luitenants, diminutive luitenantje n)
- lieutenant
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