poortwachter

Dutch edit

Etymology edit

From Middle Dutch portwachter. Equivalent to poort +‎ wachter.

Pronunciation edit

IPA^(key): /ˈpoːrtˌʋɑx.tər/
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Hyphenation: poort‧wach‧ter

Noun edit

poortwachter m (plural poortwachters)

gatekeeper, one who guards a gate

Descendants edit

Afrikaans: poortwagter

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