waterdrager

Dutch (Brabantic)

/ˈʋaːtərdraːɣər/

noun
Definitions
  • water bearer; servant etc. who carries water for others (troops, workers...) to drink or wash with
  • any lowly servant
  • flunky; humble and slavish follower, employee, sportsman who plays in function of the team stars etc.

Etymology

Compound from Dutch, Flemish water (water) + Dutch, Flemish drager (carrier, bearer, carrier wearer).

Origin

Dutch (Brabantic)

drager

Gloss

carrier, bearer, carrier wearer

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