ritmeester

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Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch ritmeester, from Middle High German . Equivalent to rit +‎ meester.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈrɪtˌmeːs.tər/
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  • Hyphenation: rit‧mees‧ter

Noun

ritmeester m (plural ritmeesters)

  1. (military) a rittmaster, a cavalry officer of a rank equivalent to captain