waterdrager

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Dutch[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From water +‎ drager.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈʋaːtərdraːɣər/
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Noun[edit]

waterdrager m (plural waterdragers, diminutive waterdragertje n)

  1. water bearer; servant etc. who carries water for others (troops, workers...) to drink or wash with
  2. any lowly servant
  3. flunky; humble and slavish follower, employee, sportsman who plays in function of the team stars etc.