mynheer

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Sir, as a polite form of address to a Dutchman or Afrikaner.

Pronunciation

/mʌɪnˈhɛː/ /ˈmeɪnhɪə/ /məˈnɪə/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-mynheer.wav /maɪnˈhɛ(ə)ɹ/ /maɪnˈhɪ(ə)ɹ/ /məˈnɪ(ə)ɹ/ /meɪnˈhɪə(ɹ)/

Word forms

mynheer mynheers mynheeren mijnheer

Etymology

From Dutch mynheer, mijnheer.

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