lijfwacht

Dutch (Brabantic)

noun
Definitions
  • bodyguard protector

Etymology

Compound from Dutch, Flemish lijf (body) + Dutch, Flemish wacht (guard, watch, sentry, a watch).

Origin

Dutch (Brabantic)

wacht

Gloss

guard, watch, sentry, a watch

Concept
Semantic Field

Warfare and hunting

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

Emoji
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