klauwaard

Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch clauwaert. Equivalent to klauw (“claw”) +‎ -aard.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈklɑu̯.aːrt/
  • Hyphenation: klauw‧aard

Noun

klauwaard m (plural klauwaards, diminutive klauwaardje n)

  1. (historical) A medieval supporter of the counts of Flanders in their bitter, armed conflict with the kings of France, their disloyal suzerains. So named after the clawing lion in the arms of Flanders.
  2. A flamingant, Flemish nationalist.

Antonyms
  • leliaard
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