wachter

Dutch

Etymology

root of wachten 'to wait' + -er

Noun

wachter m (plural wachters, diminutive wachtertje)

1. (literally) on who waits, practices patience
2. guard, sentinel etc.

Derived terms

• doelwachter m
• lijfwachter m
• paleiswachter m

Synonyms

• (who waits) wachtende m
• (who guards) bewaker m, wacht m, -waker m

Vilamovian

Noun

wachter m

1. guard