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Etymology

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From Middle Dutch lelieaert. Equivalent to lelie (lily) +‎ -aard. So named after the lilies in the royal arms of France.

Noun

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lelieaard m (plural lelieaards, diminutive lelieaardje n)

  1. (history, derogatory) a medieval supporter of sovereign rule of the king of France as suzerain, rejecting the independence or autonomy of the count of Flanders
    Antonym: klauwaard