Masculine
jonker
Meaning
- (masculine) a young male noble, often lacking a knighthood or a noble title of his own
- (masculine) an untitled nobleman; baron, squire
- (masculine) Title of address for midshipmen and cadets.
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Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈjɔŋ.kər/
Etymology
In summary
From Middle Dutch joncker. Equivalent to a reduction of jonkheer.
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