baanderheer

Dutch

Alternative forms

Etymology

Compound of banner +‎ heer with inserted -d-.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈbaːn.dərˌɦeːr/
  • Audio:(file)
  • Hyphenation: baan‧der‧heer

Noun

baanderheer m (plural baanderheren, diminutive baanderheertje n)

  1. banneret, banner lord
  2. (later) one of various knightly ranks or titles
  3. (figuratively) any arrogant, haughty 'lordly' person

Synonyms

  • baanrots

Derived terms

  • baanderij

See also