mijnheer

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English

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Noun

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mijnheer (plural mijnheers)

  1. Alternative form of mynheer

Dutch

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Etymology

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Originated in 1652, a univerbation of mijn (“my”) +‎ heer (“lord”), formed similarly to English milord.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈmɛi̯neːr/
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Noun

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mijnheer m (plural mijnheren, diminutive mijnheertje n)

  1. Alternative form of meneer
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