opperhoofd

Dutch (Brabantic)

/ˈɔ.pərˌɦoːft/

noun
Definitions
  • A tribal chief, a chieftain.
  • A pope.
  • (historical) A leader of a colony.
  • (historical) A military commander.
  • (archaic) A captain.
  • (obsolete) A leader of any group.

Etymology

Prefix from Dutch, Flemish hoofd (head, chief, leader, top, main).

Origin

Dutch (Brabantic)

hoofd

Gloss

head, chief, leader, top, main

Concept
Semantic Field

The body

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

Kanji

頭

Emoji
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