banjerheer

Dutch (Brabantic)

/ˈbɑn.jərˌɦeːr/

noun
Definitions
  • (archaic) A bigwig, a self-important person.

Etymology

Compound from Dutch, Flemish bor + Dutch, Flemish nl (diminutive suffix, -y, province, arse)+ Dutch, Flemish ms + Dutch, Flemish banyak + Dutch, Flemish heer (lord, gentleman, master, army, title for a priest)borrowed from Malay banyak (many, very).

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Malay

banyak

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many, very

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