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Etymology

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From slot (castle) +‎ voogd (guardian).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈslɔt.foːxt/
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  • Hyphenation: slot‧voogd

Noun

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slotvoogd m (plural slotvoogden)

  1. (historical) A castellan, a chatelain.
    Synonyms: burchtheer, kasteelheer, kastelein