vaandrager

Dutch (Brabantic)

/ˈvaːnˌdraː.ɣər/

noun
Definitions
  • ensign, someone (usually a low-ranking officer) who bears a vane or banner.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle Dutch vaendrager compound from Dutch, Flemish vaan (vane, banner) + Dutch, Flemish drager (carrier, bearer, carrier wearer).

Origin

Dutch (Brabantic)

drager

Gloss

carrier, bearer, carrier wearer

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