hopman
See also: Hopman
Dutch edit
Etymology edit
Borrowed from German Hauptmann.
Pronunciation edit
Noun edit
hopman m (plural hopmannen or hoplieden or hoplui, diminutive hopmannetje n)
- (scouting) A male captain. [from early 20th c.]
- (Netherlands, historical) A military captain, belonging to a city guard, militia or army. [from 16th c.]