Dutch

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Etymology

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From Middle Dutch kerkvoochd. Equivalent to kerk +‎ voogd.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈkɛrk.foːxt/
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  • Hyphenation: kerk‧voogd

Noun

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kerkvoogd m (plural kerkvoogden, diminutive kerkvoogdje n)

  1. prelate
    Synonyms: kerkvorst, prelaat
  2. churchwarden
    Synonym: kerkmeester