Masculine

jonker

Meaning

  1. (masculine) a young male noble, often lacking a knighthood or a noble title of his own
  2. (masculine) an untitled nobleman; baron, squire
  3. (masculine) Title of address for midshipmen and cadets.

Synonyms

Translations

junker

Frequency

41k
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈjɔŋ.kər/
Etymology

In summary

From Middle Dutch joncker. Equivalent to a reduction of jonkheer.

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