vaandrig

Dutch

Etymology

Borrowed from German Fähndrich.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈvaːn.drɪx/, /ˈvaːn.drɪɣ/

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• Hyphenation: vaan‧drig

Noun

vaandrig m (plural vaandrigs, diminutive vaandrigje n)

1. ensign, someone (usually a low-ranking officer) who carriers a banner

   Synonyms: vaandrager, vaanvoerder

2. (Netherlands, military, law enforcement) The lowest rank in the Army, Air Force and Marechaussee.
3. (scouting) An assistant leader.