hopman

See also: Hopman

Dutch

Etymology

Borrowed from German Hauptmann.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈɦɔp.mɑn/

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• Hyphenation: hop‧man

Noun

hopman m (plural hopmannen or hoplieden or hoplui, diminutive hopmannetje n)

1. (scouting) A male captain. [from early 20th c.]
2. (Netherlands, historical) A military captain, belonging to a city guard, militia or army. [from 16th c.]