grietman

Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch grietman, from Old Frisian grētman (West Frisian grytman), from grēta (“to greet; to accuse”). Unrelated to griet (“girl, gal”).

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Noun

grietman m (plural grietmannen, diminutive grietmannetje n)

  1. (historical) A type of judge and district governor in medieval and early modern Friesland.
  • grietenij

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