rechterhand

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Dutch

Etymology

From rechter (right) +‎ hand (hand).

Pronunciation

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  • Hyphenation: rech‧ter‧hand

Noun

rechterhand f (plural rechterhanden, diminutive rechterhandje n)

  1. right hand, part of the arm
  2. lieutenant
  3. (figuratively) a trustworthy friend or subordinate, a right-hand man / woman

Descendants

  • Negerhollands: regter hand