baljuwschap

Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch baliuschap. Equivalent to baljuw (“bailiff”) +‎ -schap (“-ship”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /bɑlˈjyu̯ˌsxɑp/

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• Hyphenation: bal‧juw‧schap

Noun

baljuwschap n (plural baljuwschappen, diminutive baljuwschapje n)

1. a bailiwick, judicial district within which a bailiff (or bailie) has jurisdiction
2. the office or capacity of bailiff

Coordinate terms

• schoutambt