German edit

Etymology edit

Brot +‎ Herr. Compare also Dutch broodheer.

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /ˈbʁoːtˌhɛʁ/
  • Hyphenation: Brot‧herr
  • (file)

Noun edit

Brotherr m (weak, genitive Brotherrn or Brotherren, plural Brotherren, feminine Brotherrin)

  1. (dated) employer (male or of unspecified gender)
    Synonyms: Brötchengeber, Dienstherr

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