rechterhand

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Dutch

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Etymology

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From rechter (“right”) +‎ hand (“hand”).

Pronunciation

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  • Audio:(file)
  • Hyphenation: rech‧ter‧hand

Noun

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rechterhand f (plural rechterhanden, diminutive rechterhandje n)

  1. right hand, part of the arm
  2. lieutenant
  3. (figuratively) a trustworthy friend or subordinate, a right-hand man / woman
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Descendants

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  • Negerhollands: regter hand
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