heerschaar

Dutch (Brabantic)

/ˈɦeːr.sxaːr/

noun
Definitions
  • (now) A host, a throng of fighters.

Etymology

Compound from Dutch, Flemish heer (lord, gentleman, master, army, title for a priest) + Dutch, Flemish schare (mass, throng, share in property).

Origin

Dutch (Brabantic)

schare

Gloss

mass, throng, share in property

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