Dutch

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Etymology

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From bewind +‎ -s- +‎ man.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /bəˈʋɪntsˌmɑn/
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  • Hyphenation: be‧winds‧man

Noun

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bewindsman m (plural bewindslieden or bewindsmannen or bewindslui, diminutive bewindsmannetje n, feminine bewindsvrouw)

  1. male minister (senior or junior) or secretary of state