richter

Dutch (Brabantic)

/ˈrɪx.tər/

noun
Definitions
  • aimer, one who aims (e.g. a projectile weapon)
  • (dated) biblical judge the usual plural is m
  • (historical) official of the court of justice overseeing the implementation of verdicts, without having a voice in them

Etymology

Affix from Dutch, Flemish richten (aim, direct, direct guide).

Origin

Dutch (Brabantic)

richten

Gloss

aim, direct, direct guide

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