broodheer

Dutch

Etymology

From brood (“bread”) +‎ heer (“gentleman, lord”). Compare German Brotherr.

Pronunciation

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• Hyphenation: brood‧heer

Noun

broodheer m (plural broodheren, diminutive broodheertje n)

1. (formal, dated) employer, boss

Synonyms

• baas
• werkgever
• patroon