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vaandrager

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Dutch

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Etymology

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From Middle Dutch vaendrager. Equivalent to vaan (“vane, banner”) +‎ drager.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈvaːnˌdraː.ɣər/
  • Hyphenation: vaan‧dra‧ger

Noun

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vaandrager m (plural vaandragers)

  1. ensign, someone (usually a low-ranking officer) who bears a vane or banner
    Synonyms: vaandrig, vaanvoerder
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