baljuwschap

Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch baliuschap. Equivalent to baljuw (“bailiff”) +‎ -schap (“-ship”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /bɑlˈjyu̯ˌsxɑp/
  • Audio:(file)
  • Hyphenation: bal‧juw‧schap

Noun

baljuwschap n (plural baljuwschappen, diminutive baljuwschapje n)

  1. a bailiwick, judicial district within which a bailiff (or bailie) has jurisdiction
  2. the office or capacity of bailiff

Coordinate terms

  • schoutambt
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