vaandrig

Dutch

Etymology

Borrowed from German Fähndrich.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈvaːn.drɪx/, /ˈvaːn.drɪɣ/
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  • Hyphenation: vaan‧drig

Noun

vaandrig m (plural vaandrigs, diminutive vaandrigje n)

  1. ensign, someone (usually a low-ranking officer) who carriers a banner
    Synonyms: vaandrager, vaanvoerder
  2. (Netherlands, military, law enforcement) The lowest rank in the Army, Air Force and Marechaussee.
  3. (scouting) An assistant leader.
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