burchtheer

Dutch

Etymology

Compound of burcht (“citadel, castle, fortification”) +‎ heer (“lord”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈbʏrxt.ɦeːr/

• Audio:

  (file)

• Hyphenation: burcht‧heer

Noun

burchtheer m (plural burchtheren, feminine burchtvrouw)

1. (historical) a castellan, a chatelain

   Synonyms: kasteelheer, kastelein, slotvoogd