halsheer

Dutch

Etymology

Compound of hals (“neck, capital punishment”) +‎ heer (“lord”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈɦɑls.ɦeːr/
  • Hyphenation: hals‧heer

Noun

halsheer m (plural halsheren)

  1. A high-ranking feudal lord who is entitled to pass even capital punishment on his subjects.
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