dijkleger

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Dutch[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Compound of dijk +‎ leger.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈdɛi̯kˌleː.ɣər/
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  • Hyphenation: dijk‧le‧ger

Noun[edit]

dijkleger n (plural dijklegers, diminutive dijklegertje n)

  1. organisation of inspectors who patrol dikes at highwater or patrol duty during periods of highwater.
    Synonyms: dijklegering, leger