grootvorst

Dutch (Brabantic)

/ˈɣroːt.fɔrst/

noun
Definitions
  • The princely ruler's title grand prince.
  • (literally) Any great ruler, as of a mighty empire.
  • (figuratively) A master, champion in some discipline.

Etymology

Compound from Dutch, Flemish groot (big, great, large, grand, grand-, stour, adult) + Dutch, Flemish vorst (frost, prince, ruler, monarch, lord)derived from Russian вели́кий князь.

Origin

Russian

вели́кий князь

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