schildwacht

Dutch (Brabantic)

/ˈsxɪlt.ʋɑxt/

noun
Definitions
  • A guard, a sentry, especially in a military or paramilitary context.
  • Guard duty.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle Dutch schiltwachte compound from Dutch, Flemish schild (shield) + Dutch, Flemish wacht (guard, watch, sentry, a watch).

Origin

Dutch (Brabantic)

wacht

Gloss

guard, watch, sentry, a watch

Concept
Semantic Field

Warfare and hunting

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

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