Dutch

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Etymology

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From Middle Dutch vermaner. Equivalent to vermanen +‎ -er.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˌvɛrˈmaː.nər/, /vərˈmaː.nər/
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  • Hyphenation: ver‧ma‧ner

Noun

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vermaner m (plural vermaners)

  1. An admonisher.
  2. (Protestantism) A Mennonite preacher who is not qualified to administer sacraments. [from 16th c.]
  3. (obsolete) An official supervisor for sales or markets.