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Dutch
Etymology
From Middle Dutch raetsman. Equivalent to raad + -s- + man.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈraːts.mɑn/
- Hyphenation: raads‧man
Noun
raadsman m (plural raadsmannen, diminutive raadsmannetje n, feminine raadsvrouw)
- (law) male lawyer, male legal counsel
Usage notes
The gender-neutral plural raadslieden is also commonly used as a plural.
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