stadhouder

Dutch (Brabantic)

/ˈstɑtˌɦɑu̯dər/

noun
Definitions
  • (historical) stadtholder chief magistrate of the Dutch Republic

Etymology

Inherited from Middle Dutch stathouder derived from Latin locum tenēns affix from Dutch, Flemish stad (city, town, stead, place) + Dutch, Flemish houder (holder).

Origin

Dutch (Brabantic)

houder

Gloss

holder

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