poortwachter

Dutch (Brabantic)

/ˈpoːrtˌʋɑx.tər/

noun
Definitions
  • gatekeeper, one who guards a gate

Etymology

Inherited from Middle Dutch portwachter compound from Dutch, Flemish poort (gate) + Dutch, Flemish wachter (guard, warden, watchman).

Origin

Dutch (Brabantic)

wachter

Gloss

guard, warden, watchman

Concept
Semantic Field

Warfare and hunting

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

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