achterban

Dutch (Brabantic)

/ˈɑx.tərˌbɑn/

noun
Definitions
  • base, e.g. a party's electorate or any organisation's supporters
  • (historical) the part of a feudal army raised by the vassals of a liege's vassals

Etymology

Inherited from Middle Dutch achterban compound from Dutch, Flemish achter (behind, back, rear-, after) + Dutch, Flemish ban (curse).

Origin

Dutch (Brabantic)

ban

Gloss

curse

Concept
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Religion and belief

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