Dienstherr

German (Berlin)

/ˈdiːnstˌhɛʁ/

noun
Definitions
  • (archaic) the patron in an employment relationship or other service hirer
  • the legal body under which a public servant (Beamter) operates

Etymology

Inherited from Middle High German dienstherre compound from German Dienst (service, dutiful action, duty) + German Herr (master, lord, gentleman, Lord, mister, man, Mr).

Origin

German (Berlin)

Herr

Gloss

master, lord, gentleman, Lord, mister, man, Mr

Concept
Semantic Field

Social and political relations

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

Kanji

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