dijkrecht

Dutch (Brabantic)

/ˈdɛi̯k.rɛxt/

noun
Definitions
  • (chiefly) law pertaining to dikes and water management
  • (historical) a local council responsible for water management in regions of the north-eastern Netherlands; a water board

Etymology

Inherited from Middle Dutch dijcrecht compound from Dutch, Flemish dijk (dike, id, dyke) + Dutch, Flemish recht (right, law, straight, justice, privilege, a right).

Origin

Dutch (Brabantic)

recht

Gloss

right, law, straight, justice, privilege, a right

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