ridderorde

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Dutch

Etymology

Compound of ridder +‎ orde.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈrɪ.dərˌɔr.də/
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  • Hyphenation: rid‧der‧or‧de

Noun

ridderorde f (plural ridderorden or ridderordes, diminutive ridderordetje n)

  1. chivalric order, order of knighthood
    De vesting werd binnen twee dagen ingenomen door de ridderorde.
    The stronghold was captured in two days by the knightly order.
  2. knighthood (decoration)
    De dirigent werd voor zijn inspanningen beloond met een ridderorde.
    The conductor was rewarded for his efforts with a knighthood.