hoofman

Afrikaans

/ˈɦʊə̯f.man/

noun
Definitions
  • chief, chieftain, leader, ringleader

Etymology

Inherited from Dutch, Flemish hoofdman (chief, chieftain) inherited from Middle Dutch hôvetman compound from Afrikaans hoof + Afrikaans man.

Origin

Afrikaans

man

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