watergeus

Dutch

Alternative forms

• Watergeus (superseded)

Etymology

Compound of water +‎ geus.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈʋaː.tərˌɣøːs/

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• Hyphenation: wa‧ter‧geus

Noun

watergeus m (plural watergeuzen)

1. (historical) an insurrectionist during the early stage of the Dutch Revolt who was active at sea; a Sea Beggar, a Water Beggar