schildknaap

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Dutch

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Etymology

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From schild (“shield”) +‎ knaap (“boy”).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈsxɪltknaːp/
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  • Hyphenation: schild‧knaap

Noun

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schildknaap m (plural schildknapen, diminutive schildknaapje n)

  1. squire, a knight's attendant and/or apprentice
  2. (figuratively) acolyte, sidekick, helper
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See also

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