handhaver

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Dutch[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From handhaven +‎ -er.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈɦɑntˌɦaː.vər/
  • (file)
  • Hyphenation: hand‧ha‧ver

Noun[edit]

handhaver m (plural handhavers)

  1. An enforcer, one who upholds something.
  2. One who maintains public order, a law enforcement official.