koploper

Dutch (Brabantic)

/ˈkɔpˌloː.pər/

noun
Definitions
  • A front runner.
  • A leader, one who is groundbreaking.

Etymology

Compound from Dutch, Flemish kop (head, cup, person, spider, animal head) + Dutch, Flemish loper (walker, runner, carpet, messenger, bishop, master key, offshoot).

Origin

Dutch (Brabantic)

loper

Gloss

walker, runner, carpet, messenger, bishop, master key, offshoot

Kanji

使

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