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Dutch
Etymology
From man (“male person; soldier”) + -schap (“-ship”).
Pronunciation
Noun
manschap n or m (plural manschappen, diminutive manschapje n)
- (neuter) homage, a feudal pledge of loyalty
- (masculine) manpower
- (in the plural, collective) men, soldiers (as an indicator of military or equivalent power)
- (obsolete, collective) crew
Descendants
References
- M. J. Koenen & J. Endepols, Verklarend Handwoordenboek der Nederlandse Taal (tevens Vreemde-woordentolk), Groningen, Wolters-Noordhoff, 1969 (26th edition)