gerechtsbode

Dutch

Etymology

genitive of gerecht 'justice, court' + bode 'messenger, servant'

Pronunciation

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Noun

gerechtsbode m (plural gerechtsbodes or gerechtsboden, diminutive gerechtsbodetje n)

1. a bailiff, lowly court official

Synonyms

• deurwaarder m

Related terms

• gerechtsdienaar m
• postbode m