beschermvrouw

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Dutch

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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Compound of beschermen +‎ vrouw.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /bəˈsxɛrmˌvrɑu̯/
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  • Hyphenation: be‧scherm‧vrouw

Noun

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beschermvrouw f (plural beschermvrouwen, diminutive beschermvrouwtje n, masculine beschermheer)

  1. female patron, protector (high-status woman offering protection and support of various kinds (e.g. legal aid) to those of lower status; by extension a dignitary affiliated to an organisation)