baljuwschap
Dutch
editEtymology
editFrom Middle Dutch baliuschap. Equivalent to baljuw (“bailiff”) + -schap (“-ship”).
Pronunciation
editNoun
editbaljuwschap n (plural baljuwschappen, diminutive baljuwschapje n)
- A bailiwick, judicial district within which a bailiff (or bailie) has jurisdiction.
- The office or capacity of bailiff.