meier

Dutch (Brabantic)

/ˈmɛi̯.jər/

noun
Definitions
  • (historical) bailiff

Etymology

Inherited from Middle Dutch meier (head of the household personnel) derived from Latin māior (principal, main, greater, elder, bigger, larger).

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Latin

māior

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principal, main, greater, elder, bigger, larger

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