Dutch edit

Etymology edit

Compound of hals (neck, capital punishment) +‎ heer (lord).

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /ˈɦɑls.ɦeːr/
  • Hyphenation: hals‧heer

Noun edit

halsheer m (plural halsheren)

  1. A high-ranking feudal lord who is entitled to pass even capital punishment on his subjects.