voorbok
Afrikaans
/ˈfʊə̯r.bɔk/
noun
Definitions
- A buck or ram functioning as a bellwether.
- A leader, someone in charge or at the forefront.
Etymology
Compound from Afrikaans voor (before, fore) + Afrikaans bok (goat, buck, antelope).
Origin
Afrikaans
bok
Gloss
goat, buck, antelope
Concept
Semantic Field
Animals
Ontological Category
Person/Thing